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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.87, 1,744.55 and 547.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.87, 1,744.55 and 547.19 is: 820.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.87 : 1,744.55 = 547.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.87/1,744.55 = 547.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.87x = 1,744.55 × 547.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.87x = 954,597.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,597.58/1,163.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.19

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