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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.06, 1,753.60 and 553.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.06, 1,753.60 and 553.02 is: 829.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.06 : 1,753.60 = 553.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.06/1,753.60 = 553.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.06x = 1,753.60 × 553.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.06x = 969,775.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,775.87/1,169.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.53

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