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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.89, 1,755.82 and 585.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.89, 1,755.82 and 585.66 is: 878.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.89 : 1,755.82 = 585.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.89/1,755.82 = 585.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.89x = 1,755.82 × 585.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.89x = 1,028,313.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,313.54/1,170.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.23

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