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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.28, 1,754.26 and 552.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.28, 1,754.26 and 552.89 is: 828.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.28 : 1,754.26 = 552.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.28/1,754.26 = 552.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.28x = 1,754.26 × 552.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.28x = 969,915.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,915.81/1,170.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.79

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