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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.13, 1,761.80 and 597

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.13, 1,761.80 and 597 is: 895.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.13 : 1,761.80 = 597 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.13/1,761.80 = 597/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.13x = 1,761.80 × 597
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.13x = 1,051,791.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,791.62/1,174.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.81

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