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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.88, 1,752.12 and 591.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.88, 1,752.12 and 591.44 is: 886.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.88 : 1,752.12 = 591.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.88/1,752.12 = 591.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.88x = 1,752.12 × 591.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.88x = 1,036,273.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,273.85/1,168.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.55

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