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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.02, 1,768.70 and 594.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.02, 1,768.70 and 594.09 is: 890.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.02 : 1,768.70 = 594.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.02/1,768.70 = 594.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.02x = 1,768.70 × 594.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.02x = 1,050,764.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,764.01/1,180.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.46

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