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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.14, 1,754.14 and 552.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.14, 1,754.14 and 552.38 is: 828.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.14 : 1,754.14 = 552.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.14/1,754.14 = 552.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.14x = 1,754.14 × 552.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.14x = 968,949.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,949.09/1,169.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.77

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