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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.76, 1,763.87 and 559.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.76, 1,763.87 and 559.76 is: 839.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.76 : 1,763.87 = 559.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.76/1,763.87 = 559.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.76x = 1,763.87 × 559.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.76x = 987,332.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,332.25/1,175.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.74

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