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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.50, 1,747.68 and 548.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.50, 1,747.68 and 548.68 is: 822.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.50 : 1,747.68 = 548.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.50/1,747.68 = 548.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.50x = 1,747.68 × 548.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.50x = 958,917.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,917.06/1,165.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.75

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