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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.24, 1,757.94 and 594.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.24, 1,757.94 and 594.52 is: 892.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.24 : 1,757.94 = 594.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.24/1,757.94 = 594.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.24x = 1,757.94 × 594.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.24x = 1,045,130.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,130.49/1,171.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.33

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