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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.68, 1,748.48 and 549.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.68, 1,748.48 and 549.64 is: 824.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.68 : 1,748.48 = 549.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.68/1,748.48 = 549.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.68x = 1,748.48 × 549.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.68x = 961,034.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,034.55/1,165.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.44

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