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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.66, 1,752.18 and 552.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.66, 1,752.18 and 552.06 is: 827.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.66 : 1,752.18 = 552.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.66/1,752.18 = 552.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.66x = 1,752.18 × 552.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.66x = 967,308.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,308.49/1,168.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.71

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