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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.64, 1,753.62 and 553.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.64, 1,753.62 and 553.56 is: 829.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.64 : 1,753.62 = 553.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.64/1,753.62 = 553.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.64x = 1,753.62 × 553.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.64x = 970,733.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,733.89/1,169.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.94

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