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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.25, 1,764.08 and 590.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.25, 1,764.08 and 590.67 is: 886.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.25 : 1,764.08 = 590.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.25/1,764.08 = 590.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.25x = 1,764.08 × 590.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.25x = 1,041,989.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,989.13/1,175.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.61

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