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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.54, 1,761.09 and 588.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.54, 1,761.09 and 588.85 is: 882.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.54 : 1,761.09 = 588.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.54/1,761.09 = 588.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.54x = 1,761.09 × 588.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.54x = 1,037,017.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,017.85/1,174.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.91

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