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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.77, 1,748.39 and 549.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.77, 1,748.39 and 549.90 is: 824.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.77 : 1,748.39 = 549.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.77/1,748.39 = 549.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.77x = 1,748.39 × 549.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.77x = 961,436.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,436.91/1,165.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.72

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