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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.85, 1,755.77 and 554.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.85, 1,755.77 and 554.01 is: 831.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.85 : 1,755.77 = 554.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.85/1,755.77 = 554.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.85x = 1,755.77 × 554.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.85x = 972,711.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,711.37/1,169.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.48

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