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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.64, 1,746.92 and 548.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.64, 1,746.92 and 548.14 is: 822.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.64 : 1,746.92 = 548.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.64/1,746.92 = 548.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.64x = 1,746.92 × 548.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.64x = 957,556.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,556.73/1,164.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.19

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