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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.55, 1,747.78 and 580.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.55, 1,747.78 and 580.52 is: 870.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.55 : 1,747.78 = 580.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.55/1,747.78 = 580.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.55x = 1,747.78 × 580.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.55x = 1,014,624.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,624.16/1,165.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.51

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