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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.94, 1,754.61 and 594.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.94, 1,754.61 and 594.22 is: 890.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.94 : 1,754.61 = 594.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.94/1,754.61 = 594.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.94x = 1,754.61 × 594.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.94x = 1,042,624.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,624.35/1,170.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.42

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