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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.86, 1,760.81 and 557.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.86, 1,760.81 and 557.63 is: 836.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.86 : 1,760.81 = 557.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.86/1,760.81 = 557.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.86x = 1,760.81 × 557.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.86x = 981,870.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,870.54/1,173.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.45

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