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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.68, 1,763.04 and 598.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.68, 1,763.04 and 598.24 is: 897.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.68 : 1,763.04 = 598.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.68/1,763.04 = 598.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.68x = 1,763.04 × 598.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.68x = 1,054,721.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,721.05/1,175.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.12

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