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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.71, 1,757.09 and 586.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.71, 1,757.09 and 586.51 is: 879.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.71 : 1,757.09 = 586.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.71/1,757.09 = 586.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.71x = 1,757.09 × 586.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.71x = 1,030,547.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,547.93/1,171.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.52

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