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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.99, 1,752.47 and 552.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.99, 1,752.47 and 552.77 is: 827.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.99 : 1,752.47 = 552.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.99/1,752.47 = 552.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.99x = 1,752.47 × 552.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.99x = 968,701.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,701.32/1,169.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.96

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