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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.79, 1,757.30 and 391.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.79, 1,757.30 and 391.56 is: 587.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.79 : 1,757.30 = 391.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.79/1,757.30 = 391.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.79x = 1,757.30 × 391.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.79x = 688,079.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,079.84/1,171.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.20

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