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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.22, 1,707.30 and 590.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.22, 1,707.30 and 590.26 is: 884.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.22 : 1,707.30 = 590.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.22/1,707.30 = 590.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.22x = 1,707.30 × 590.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.22x = 1,007,750.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,750.90/1,139.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.60

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