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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.89, 1,761.47 and 558.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.89, 1,761.47 and 558.23 is: 836.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.89 : 1,761.47 = 558.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.89/1,761.47 = 558.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.89x = 1,761.47 × 558.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.89x = 983,293.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,293.80/1,174.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.92

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