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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.03, 1,763.06 and 558.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.03, 1,763.06 and 558.91 is: 838.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.03 : 1,763.06 = 558.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.03/1,763.06 = 558.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.03x = 1,763.06 × 558.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.03x = 985,391.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,391.86/1,175.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.61

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