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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.44, 1,751.64 and 590.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.44, 1,751.64 and 590.72 is: 886.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.44 : 1,751.64 = 590.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.44/1,751.64 = 590.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.44x = 1,751.64 × 590.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.44x = 1,034,728.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,728.78/1,167.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.32

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