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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.68, 1,756.47 and 554.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.68, 1,756.47 and 554.54 is: 832.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.68 : 1,756.47 = 554.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.68/1,756.47 = 554.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.68x = 1,756.47 × 554.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.68x = 974,032.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,032.87/1,170.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.02

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