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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173, 1,758.20 and 594.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173, 1,758.20 and 594.68 is: 891.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173 : 1,758.20 = 594.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173/1,758.20 = 594.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173x = 1,758.20 × 594.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173x = 1,045,566.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,566.38/1,173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.36

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