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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.75, 1,696.80 and 553.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.75, 1,696.80 and 553.63 is: 830.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.75 : 1,696.80 = 553.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.75/1,696.80 = 553.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.75x = 1,696.80 × 553.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.75x = 939,399.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,399.38/1,130.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.78

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