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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.20, 1,745.58 and 548.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.20, 1,745.58 and 548.04 is: 821.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.20 : 1,745.58 = 548.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.20/1,745.58 = 548.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.20x = 1,745.58 × 548.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.20x = 956,647.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,647.66/1,164.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.72

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