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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.40, 1,746.63 and 548.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.40, 1,746.63 and 548.40 is: 822.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.40 : 1,746.63 = 548.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.40/1,746.63 = 548.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.40x = 1,746.63 × 548.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.40x = 957,851.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,851.89/1,164.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.61

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