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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.32, 1,753.16 and 552.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.32, 1,753.16 and 552.68 is: 828.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.32 : 1,753.16 = 552.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.32/1,753.16 = 552.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.32x = 1,753.16 × 552.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.32x = 968,936.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,936.47/1,169.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.63

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