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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.52, 1,769.94 and 555.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.52, 1,769.94 and 555.47 is: 832.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.52 : 1,769.94 = 555.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.52/1,769.94 = 555.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.52x = 1,769.94 × 555.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.52x = 983,148.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,148.57/1,180.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.81

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