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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.74, 1,707.36 and 592.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.74, 1,707.36 and 592.28 is: 887.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.74 : 1,707.36 = 592.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.74/1,707.36 = 592.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.74x = 1,707.36 × 592.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.74x = 1,011,235.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,235.18/1,139.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.25

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