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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166, 1,746.64 and 548.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166, 1,746.64 and 548.84 is: 822.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166 : 1,746.64 = 548.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166/1,746.64 = 548.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166x = 1,746.64 × 548.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166x = 958,625.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,625.90/1,166
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.15

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