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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.26, 1,757.43 and 594.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.26, 1,757.43 and 594.54 is: 892.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.26 : 1,757.43 = 594.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.26/1,757.43 = 594.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.26x = 1,757.43 × 594.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.26x = 1,044,862.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,862.43/1,171.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.08

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