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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.58, 1,755.13 and 553.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.58, 1,755.13 and 553.34 is: 830.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.58 : 1,755.13 = 553.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.58/1,755.13 = 553.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.58x = 1,755.13 × 553.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.58x = 971,190.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,190.92/1,169.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.38

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