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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.81, 1,758.30 and 587.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.81, 1,758.30 and 587.07 is: 879.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.81 : 1,758.30 = 587.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.81/1,758.30 = 587.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.81x = 1,758.30 × 587.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.81x = 1,032,245.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,245.18/1,173.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.40

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