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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.27, 1,763.12 and 590.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.27, 1,763.12 and 590.11 is: 884.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.27 : 1,763.12 = 590.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.27/1,763.12 = 590.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.27x = 1,763.12 × 590.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.27x = 1,040,433.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,433.45/1,176.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.52

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