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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.51, 1,759.14 and 556.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.51, 1,759.14 and 556.13 is: 834.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.51 : 1,759.14 = 556.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.51/1,759.14 = 556.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.51x = 1,759.14 × 556.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.51x = 978,301.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,301.73/1,172.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.37

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