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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.72, 1,761.66 and 557.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.72, 1,761.66 and 557.85 is: 837.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.72 : 1,761.66 = 557.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.72/1,761.66 = 557.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.72x = 1,761.66 × 557.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.72x = 982,742.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,742.03/1,173.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.29

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