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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.37, 1,753.08 and 552.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.37, 1,753.08 and 552.52 is: 829.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.37 : 1,753.08 = 552.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.37/1,753.08 = 552.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.37x = 1,753.08 × 552.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.37x = 968,611.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,611.88/1,168.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.03

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