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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.74, 1,756.59 and 555.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.74, 1,756.59 and 555.13 is: 832.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.74 : 1,756.59 = 555.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.74/1,756.59 = 555.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.74x = 1,756.59 × 555.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.74x = 975,135.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,135.81/1,171.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.21

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