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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.26, 1,756.28 and 546.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.26, 1,756.28 and 546.45 is: 819.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.26 : 1,756.28 = 546.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.26/1,756.28 = 546.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.26x = 1,756.28 × 546.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.26x = 959,713.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,713.99/1,171.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.39

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