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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.81, 1,757.12 and 391.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.81, 1,757.12 and 391.54 is: 587.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.81 : 1,757.12 = 391.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.81/1,757.12 = 391.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.81x = 1,757.12 × 391.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.81x = 687,982.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,982.76/1,171.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.11

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