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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.72, 1,710.09 and 592.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.72, 1,710.09 and 592.30 is: 888.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.72 : 1,710.09 = 592.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.72/1,710.09 = 592.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.72x = 1,710.09 × 592.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.72x = 1,012,886.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,886.31/1,139.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.72

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