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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.74, 1,755.09 and 554.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.74, 1,755.09 and 554.13 is: 830.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.74 : 1,755.09 = 554.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.74/1,755.09 = 554.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.74x = 1,755.09 × 554.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.74x = 972,548.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,548.02/1,170.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.72

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