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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.94, 1,753.11 and 593.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.94, 1,753.11 and 593.22 is: 888.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.94 : 1,753.11 = 593.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.94/1,753.11 = 593.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.94x = 1,753.11 × 593.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.94x = 1,039,979.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,979.91/1,169.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.92

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