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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.16, 1,755.36 and 592.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.16, 1,755.36 and 592.44 is: 889.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.16 : 1,755.36 = 592.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.16/1,755.36 = 592.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.16x = 1,755.36 × 592.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.16x = 1,039,945.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,945.48/1,169.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.48

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