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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.64, 1,747.02 and 548.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.64, 1,747.02 and 548.51 is: 822.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.64 : 1,747.02 = 548.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.64/1,747.02 = 548.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.64x = 1,747.02 × 548.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.64x = 958,257.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,257.94/1,165.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.09

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