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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.68, 1,773 and 596.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.68, 1,773 and 596.36 is: 894.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.68 : 1,773 = 596.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.68/1,773 = 596.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.68x = 1,773 × 596.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.68x = 1,057,350.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,350.71/1,181.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.79

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