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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.08, 1,674.72 and 596.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.08, 1,674.72 and 596.88 is: 894.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.08 : 1,674.72 = 596.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.08/1,674.72 = 596.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.08x = 1,674.72 × 596.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.08x = 999,606.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,606.87/1,117.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.84

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