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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.38, 1,754.58 and 553.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.38, 1,754.58 and 553.52 is: 830.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.38 : 1,754.58 = 553.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.38/1,754.58 = 553.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.38x = 1,754.58 × 553.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.38x = 971,192.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,192.35/1,169.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.52

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