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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.73, 1,767.08 and 592.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.73, 1,767.08 and 592.41 is: 888.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.73 : 1,767.08 = 592.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.73/1,767.08 = 592.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.73x = 1,767.08 × 592.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.73x = 1,046,841.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,841.47/1,177.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.87

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