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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.25, 1,756.35 and 554.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.25, 1,756.35 and 554.38 is: 832.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.25 : 1,756.35 = 554.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.25/1,756.35 = 554.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.25x = 1,756.35 × 554.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.25x = 973,680.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,680.92/1,170.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.03

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