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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.54, 1,748.31 and 820.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.54, 1,748.31 and 820.41 is: 1,230.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.54 : 1,748.31 = 820.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.54/1,748.31 = 820.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.54x = 1,748.31 × 820.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.54x = 1,434,331.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,331.21/1,165.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.62

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