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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.24, 1,752.84 and 552.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.24, 1,752.84 and 552.62 is: 828.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.24 : 1,752.84 = 552.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.24/1,752.84 = 552.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.24x = 1,752.84 × 552.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.24x = 968,658.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,658.82/1,169.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.46

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