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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.73, 1,705.95 and 591.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.73, 1,705.95 and 591.16 is: 884.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.73 : 1,705.95 = 591.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.73/1,705.95 = 591.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.73x = 1,705.95 × 591.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.73x = 1,008,486.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,486.45/1,139.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.85

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