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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.25, 1,775.24 and 558.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.25, 1,775.24 and 558.74 is: 838.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.25 : 1,775.24 = 558.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.25/1,775.24 = 558.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.25x = 1,775.24 × 558.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.25x = 991,885.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,885.93/1,183.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.28

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