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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.50, 1,753.68 and 552.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.50, 1,753.68 and 552.68 is: 828.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.50 : 1,753.68 = 552.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.50/1,753.68 = 552.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.50x = 1,753.68 × 552.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.50x = 969,223.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,223.86/1,169.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.75

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