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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.53, 1,756.22 and 594.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.53, 1,756.22 and 594.27 is: 890.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.53 : 1,756.22 = 594.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.53/1,756.22 = 594.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.53x = 1,756.22 × 594.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.53x = 1,043,665.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,665.89/1,171.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.86

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