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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.66, 1,756.08 and 554.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.66, 1,756.08 and 554.25 is: 831.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.66 : 1,756.08 = 554.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.66/1,756.08 = 554.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.66x = 1,756.08 × 554.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.66x = 973,307.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,307.34/1,170.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.42

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