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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.30, 1,758.48 and 555.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.30, 1,758.48 and 555.86 is: 833.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.30 : 1,758.48 = 555.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.30/1,758.48 = 555.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.30x = 1,758.48 × 555.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.30x = 977,468.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,468.69/1,172.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.80

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