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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.85, 1,755.41 and 556.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.85, 1,755.41 and 556.14 is: 833.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.85 : 1,755.41 = 556.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.85/1,755.41 = 556.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.85x = 1,755.41 × 556.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.85x = 976,250.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,250.94/1,171.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.09

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