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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.01, 1,760.97 and 558.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.01, 1,760.97 and 558.16 is: 837.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.01 : 1,760.97 = 558.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.01/1,760.97 = 558.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.01x = 1,760.97 × 558.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.01x = 982,894.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,894.21/1,174.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.21

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