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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.94, 1,762.11 and 599.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.94, 1,762.11 and 599.22 is: 897.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.94 : 1,762.11 = 599.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.94/1,762.11 = 599.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.94x = 1,762.11 × 599.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.94x = 1,055,891.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,891.55/1,175.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.91

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