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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.82, 1,753.91 and 553.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.82, 1,753.91 and 553.19 is: 829.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.82 : 1,753.91 = 553.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.82/1,753.91 = 553.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.82x = 1,753.91 × 553.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.82x = 970,233.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,233.94/1,169.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.39

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