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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.03, 1,747.55 and 546.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.03, 1,747.55 and 546.98 is: 820.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.03 : 1,747.55 = 546.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.03/1,747.55 = 546.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.03x = 1,747.55 × 546.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.03x = 955,870.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,870.91/1,165.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.47

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