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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.58, 1,708.94 and 591.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.58, 1,708.94 and 591.15 is: 887.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.58 : 1,708.94 = 591.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.58/1,708.94 = 591.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.58x = 1,708.94 × 591.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.58x = 1,010,239.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,239.88/1,138.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.28

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