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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.24, 1,756.44 and 593.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.24, 1,756.44 and 593.52 is: 890.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.24 : 1,756.44 = 593.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.24/1,756.44 = 593.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.24x = 1,756.44 × 593.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.24x = 1,042,482.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,482.27/1,170.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.83

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