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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.57, 1,753.44 and 552.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.57, 1,753.44 and 552.25 is: 828.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.57 : 1,753.44 = 552.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.57/1,753.44 = 552.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.57x = 1,753.44 × 552.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.57x = 968,337.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,337.24/1,168.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.65

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