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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.89, 1,745.02 and 547

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.89, 1,745.02 and 547 is: 820.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.89 : 1,745.02 = 547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.89/1,745.02 = 547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.89x = 1,745.02 × 547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.89x = 954,525.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,525.94/1,163.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.12

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