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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.08, 1,744.80 and 547.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.08, 1,744.80 and 547.20 is: 820.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.08 : 1,744.80 = 547.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.08/1,744.80 = 547.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.08x = 1,744.80 × 547.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.08x = 954,754.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,754.56/1,164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.18

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