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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.70, 1,748.16 and 548.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.70, 1,748.16 and 548.94 is: 822.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.70 : 1,748.16 = 548.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.70/1,748.16 = 548.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.70x = 1,748.16 × 548.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.70x = 959,634.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,634.95/1,166.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.52

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