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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.28, 1,761.48 and 596.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.28, 1,761.48 and 596.72 is: 895.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.28 : 1,761.48 = 596.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.28/1,761.48 = 596.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.28x = 1,761.48 × 596.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.28x = 1,051,110.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,110.35/1,174.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.11

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