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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.24, 1,754 and 554.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.24, 1,754 and 554.12 is: 830.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.24 : 1,754 = 554.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.24/1,754 = 554.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.24x = 1,754 × 554.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.24x = 971,926.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,926.48/1,170.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.54

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