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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.68, 1,755.39 and 553.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.68, 1,755.39 and 553.58 is: 830.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.68 : 1,755.39 = 553.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.68/1,755.39 = 553.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.68x = 1,755.39 × 553.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.68x = 971,744.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,744.41/1,169.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.78

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