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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.30, 1,761.75 and 558.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.30, 1,761.75 and 558.29 is: 837.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.30 : 1,761.75 = 558.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.30/1,761.75 = 558.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.30x = 1,761.75 × 558.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.30x = 983,571.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,571.81/1,174.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.58

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