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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.23, 1,708.48 and 591.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.23, 1,708.48 and 591.04 is: 886.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.23 : 1,708.48 = 591.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.23/1,708.48 = 591.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.23x = 1,708.48 × 591.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.23x = 1,009,780.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,780.02/1,139.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.37

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