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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.34, 1,744.98 and 547.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.34, 1,744.98 and 547.93 is: 821.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.34 : 1,744.98 = 547.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.34/1,744.98 = 547.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.34x = 1,744.98 × 547.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.34x = 956,126.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,126.89/1,164.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.17

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