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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.64, 1,759.92 and 557.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.64, 1,759.92 and 557.16 is: 835.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.64 : 1,759.92 = 557.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.64/1,759.92 = 557.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.64x = 1,759.92 × 557.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.64x = 980,557.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,557.03/1,173.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.48

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