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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.52, 1,758.38 and 555.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.52, 1,758.38 and 555.71 is: 833.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.52 : 1,758.38 = 555.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.52/1,758.38 = 555.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.52x = 1,758.38 × 555.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.52x = 977,137.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,137.78/1,172.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.37

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