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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.58, 1,710.44 and 592.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.58, 1,710.44 and 592.15 is: 888.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.58 : 1,710.44 = 592.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.58/1,710.44 = 592.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.58x = 1,710.44 × 592.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.58x = 1,012,837.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,837.05/1,139.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.78

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