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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.74, 1,747.74 and 541.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.74, 1,747.74 and 541.15 is: 810.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.74 : 1,747.74 = 541.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.74/1,747.74 = 541.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.74x = 1,747.74 × 541.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.74x = 945,789.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,789.50/1,166.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.63

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