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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.84, 1,758.24 and 555.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.84, 1,758.24 and 555.84 is: 833.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.84 : 1,758.24 = 555.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.84/1,758.24 = 555.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.84x = 1,758.24 × 555.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.84x = 977,300.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,300.12/1,171.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.99

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