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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.64, 1,752.12 and 552.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.64, 1,752.12 and 552.56 is: 828.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.64 : 1,752.12 = 552.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.64/1,752.12 = 552.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.64x = 1,752.12 × 552.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.64x = 968,151.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,151.43/1,168.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.44

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