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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.92, 1,705.86 and 589.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.92, 1,705.86 and 589.46 is: 883.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.92 : 1,705.86 = 589.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.92/1,705.86 = 589.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.92x = 1,705.86 × 589.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.92x = 1,005,544.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,544.50/1,137.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.67

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