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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.04, 1,754.85 and 584.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.04, 1,754.85 and 584.85 is: 877.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.04 : 1,754.85 = 584.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.04/1,754.85 = 584.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.04x = 1,754.85 × 584.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.04x = 1,026,324.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,324.02/1,170.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.17

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