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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.26, 1,761.40 and 557.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.26, 1,761.40 and 557.86 is: 836.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.26 : 1,761.40 = 557.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.26/1,761.40 = 557.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.26x = 1,761.40 × 557.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.26x = 982,614.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,614.60/1,174.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.79

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