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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.50, 1,760.48 and 588.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.50, 1,760.48 and 588.88 is: 883.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.50 : 1,760.48 = 588.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.50/1,760.48 = 588.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.50x = 1,760.48 × 588.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.50x = 1,036,711.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,711.46/1,173.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.44

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