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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.24, 1,754.01 and 554.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.24, 1,754.01 and 554.10 is: 830.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.24 : 1,754.01 = 554.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.24/1,754.01 = 554.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.24x = 1,754.01 × 554.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.24x = 971,896.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,896.94/1,170.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.51

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