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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.23, 1,762.21 and 557.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.23, 1,762.21 and 557.94 is: 837.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.23 : 1,762.21 = 557.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.23/1,762.21 = 557.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.23x = 1,762.21 × 557.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.23x = 983,207.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,207.45/1,174.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.32

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