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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.94, 1,710.47 and 592.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.94, 1,710.47 and 592.11 is: 888.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.94 : 1,710.47 = 592.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.94/1,710.47 = 592.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.94x = 1,710.47 × 592.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.94x = 1,012,787.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,787.87/1,139.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.46

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