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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.01, 1,756.80 and 555.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.01, 1,756.80 and 555.26 is: 832.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.01 : 1,756.80 = 555.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.01/1,756.80 = 555.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.01x = 1,756.80 × 555.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.01x = 975,471.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,471.98/1,172.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.30

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