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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.82, 1,763.51 and 590.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.82, 1,763.51 and 590.67 is: 885.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.82 : 1,763.51 = 590.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.82/1,763.51 = 590.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.82x = 1,763.51 × 590.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.82x = 1,041,645.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,645.10/1,175.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.89

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