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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.79, 1,706.04 and 591.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.79, 1,706.04 and 591.22 is: 884.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.79 : 1,706.04 = 591.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.79/1,706.04 = 591.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.79x = 1,706.04 × 591.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.79x = 1,008,647.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,647.10/1,139.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.94

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