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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164, 1,745.43 and 547.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164, 1,745.43 and 547.19 is: 820.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164 : 1,745.43 = 547.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164/1,745.43 = 547.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164x = 1,745.43 × 547.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164x = 955,073.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,073.11/1,164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.51

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