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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.18, 1,743.75 and 546.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.18, 1,743.75 and 546.96 is: 819.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.18 : 1,743.75 = 546.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.18/1,743.75 = 546.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.18x = 1,743.75 × 546.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.18x = 953,757.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,757.01/1,164.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.25

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