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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.95, 1,753.89 and 552.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.95, 1,753.89 and 552.93 is: 829.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.95 : 1,753.89 = 552.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.95/1,753.89 = 552.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.95x = 1,753.89 × 552.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.95x = 969,778.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,778.40/1,168.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.61

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