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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.74, 1,756.26 and 555.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.74, 1,756.26 and 555.60 is: 832.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.74 : 1,756.26 = 555.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.74/1,756.26 = 555.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.74x = 1,756.26 × 555.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.74x = 975,778.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,778.06/1,171.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.76

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