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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.53, 1,704.99 and 552.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.53, 1,704.99 and 552.83 is: 828.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.53 : 1,704.99 = 552.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.53/1,704.99 = 552.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.53x = 1,704.99 × 552.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.53x = 942,569.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,569.62/1,137.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.61

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