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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.51, 1,760.64 and 557.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.51, 1,760.64 and 557.13 is: 835.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.51 : 1,760.64 = 557.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.51/1,760.64 = 557.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.51x = 1,760.64 × 557.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.51x = 980,905.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,905.36/1,173.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.87

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