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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.95, 1,710.51 and 592.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.95, 1,710.51 and 592.57 is: 889.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.95 : 1,710.51 = 592.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.95/1,710.51 = 592.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.95x = 1,710.51 × 592.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.95x = 1,013,596.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,596.91/1,139.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.16

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