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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.95, 1,752.57 and 552.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.95, 1,752.57 and 552.32 is: 828.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.95 : 1,752.57 = 552.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.95/1,752.57 = 552.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.95x = 1,752.57 × 552.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.95x = 967,979.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,979.46/1,168.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.08

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