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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.30, 1,710.23 and 592.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.30, 1,710.23 and 592.19 is: 888.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.30 : 1,710.23 = 592.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.30/1,710.23 = 592.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.30x = 1,710.23 × 592.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.30x = 1,012,781.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,781.10/1,140.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.17

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