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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,763, 2,644.50 and 547

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,763, 2,644.50 and 547 is: 820.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,763 : 2,644.50 = 547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,763/2,644.50 = 547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,763x = 2,644.50 × 547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,763x = 1,446,541.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,541.50/1,763
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.50

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