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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.86, 1,757.58 and 391.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.86, 1,757.58 and 391.87 is: 587.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.86 : 1,757.58 = 391.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.86/1,757.58 = 391.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.86x = 1,757.58 × 391.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.86x = 688,742.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,742.87/1,171.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.74

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