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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.98, 1,758.13 and 555.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.98, 1,758.13 and 555.81 is: 833.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.98 : 1,758.13 = 555.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.98/1,758.13 = 555.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.98x = 1,758.13 × 555.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.98x = 977,189.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,189.71/1,172.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.08

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