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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.55, 1,756.72 and 585.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.55, 1,756.72 and 585.92 is: 878.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.55 : 1,756.72 = 585.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.55/1,756.72 = 585.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.55x = 1,756.72 × 585.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.55x = 1,029,294.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,294.45/1,171.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.57

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