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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.76, 1,753.34 and 552.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.76, 1,753.34 and 552.76 is: 829.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.76 : 1,753.34 = 552.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.76/1,753.34 = 552.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.76x = 1,753.34 × 552.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.76x = 969,176.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,176.22/1,168.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.23

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