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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.02, 1,770.19 and 595.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.02, 1,770.19 and 595.09 is: 891.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.02 : 1,770.19 = 595.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.02/1,770.19 = 595.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.02x = 1,770.19 × 595.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.02x = 1,053,422.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,422.37/1,181.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.96

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