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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.32, 1,711.40 and 592.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.32, 1,711.40 and 592.64 is: 889.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.32 : 1,711.40 = 592.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.32/1,711.40 = 592.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.32x = 1,711.40 × 592.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.32x = 1,014,244.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,244.10/1,140.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.44

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