Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.84, 1,758 and 391.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,171.84, 1,758 and 391.92 is: 587.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,171.84 : 1,758 = 391.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,171.84/1,758 = 391.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,171.84x = 1,758 × 391.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,171.84x = 688,995.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 688,995.36/1,171.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 587.96
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