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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.44, 1,752.12 and 590.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.44, 1,752.12 and 590.48 is: 886.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.44 : 1,752.12 = 590.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.44/1,752.12 = 590.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.44x = 1,752.12 × 590.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.44x = 1,034,591.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,591.82/1,167.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.21

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