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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.80, 1,748.70 and 549.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.80, 1,748.70 and 549.16 is: 823.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.80 : 1,748.70 = 549.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.80/1,748.70 = 549.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.80x = 1,748.70 × 549.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.80x = 960,316.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,316.09/1,165.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.74

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