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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.11, 1,761.11 and 557.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.11, 1,761.11 and 557.96 is: 836.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.11 : 1,761.11 = 557.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.11/1,761.11 = 557.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.11x = 1,761.11 × 557.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.11x = 982,619.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,619.43/1,175.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.20

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