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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.71, 1,763.33 and 1,058.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.71, 1,763.33 and 1,058.73 is: 1,579.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.71 : 1,763.33 = 1,058.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.71/1,763.33 = 1,058.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.71x = 1,763.33 × 1,058.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.71x = 1,866,890.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866,890.37/1,181.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.82

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