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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.69, 1,757.01 and 391.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.69, 1,757.01 and 391.48 is: 587.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.69 : 1,757.01 = 391.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.69/1,757.01 = 391.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.69x = 1,757.01 × 391.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.69x = 687,834.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,834.27/1,171.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.04

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