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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.12, 1,760.07 and 556.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.12, 1,760.07 and 556.75 is: 835.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.12 : 1,760.07 = 556.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.12/1,760.07 = 556.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.12x = 1,760.07 × 556.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.12x = 979,918.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,918.97/1,173.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.31

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