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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.52, 1,751.56 and 591

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.52, 1,751.56 and 591 is: 885.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.52 : 1,751.56 = 591 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.52/1,751.56 = 591/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.52x = 1,751.56 × 591
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.52x = 1,035,171.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,171.96/1,169.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.13

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