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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.07, 1,755.01 and 552.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.07, 1,755.01 and 552.85 is: 829.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.07 : 1,755.01 = 552.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.07/1,755.01 = 552.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.07x = 1,755.01 × 552.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.07x = 970,253.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,253.58/1,170.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.23

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