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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.43, 1,754.12 and 553.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.43, 1,754.12 and 553.73 is: 830.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.43 : 1,754.12 = 553.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.43/1,754.12 = 553.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.43x = 1,754.12 × 553.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.43x = 971,297.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,297.33/1,169.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.57

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