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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.51, 1,761.72 and 558.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.51, 1,761.72 and 558.66 is: 837.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.51 : 1,761.72 = 558.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.51/1,761.72 = 558.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.51x = 1,761.72 × 558.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.51x = 984,193.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,193.69/1,174.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.96

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