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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.66, 1,752.87 and 591.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.66, 1,752.87 and 591.22 is: 886.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.66 : 1,752.87 = 591.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.66/1,752.87 = 591.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.66x = 1,752.87 × 591.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.66x = 1,036,331.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,331.80/1,168.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.77

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