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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.70, 1,758.38 and 555.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.70, 1,758.38 and 555.54 is: 833.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.70 : 1,758.38 = 555.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.70/1,758.38 = 555.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.70x = 1,758.38 × 555.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.70x = 976,850.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,850.43/1,171.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.70

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