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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.69, 1,755.26 and 553.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.69, 1,755.26 and 553.83 is: 830.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.69 : 1,755.26 = 553.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.69/1,755.26 = 553.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.69x = 1,755.26 × 553.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.69x = 972,112.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,112.88/1,170.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.37

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