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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.02, 1,748.60 and 549.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.02, 1,748.60 and 549.60 is: 824.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.02 : 1,748.60 = 549.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.02/1,748.60 = 549.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.02x = 1,748.60 × 549.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.02x = 961,030.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,030.56/1,166.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.20

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