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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.70, 1,753.80 and 552.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.70, 1,753.80 and 552.60 is: 828.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.70 : 1,753.80 = 552.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.70/1,753.80 = 552.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.70x = 1,753.80 × 552.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.70x = 969,149.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,149.88/1,169.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.55

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