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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.44, 1,705.82 and 589.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.44, 1,705.82 and 589.80 is: 883.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.44 : 1,705.82 = 589.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.44/1,705.82 = 589.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.44x = 1,705.82 × 589.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.44x = 1,006,092.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,092.64/1,138.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.75

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