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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.58, 1,747.98 and 548.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.58, 1,747.98 and 548.71 is: 823.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.58 : 1,747.98 = 548.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.58/1,747.98 = 548.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.58x = 1,747.98 × 548.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.58x = 959,129.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,129.74/1,164.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.59

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