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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.08, 1,711.08 and 592.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.08, 1,711.08 and 592.56 is: 889.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.08 : 1,711.08 = 592.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.08/1,711.08 = 592.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.08x = 1,711.08 × 592.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.08x = 1,013,917.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,917.56/1,140.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.34

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