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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.33, 1,710.15 and 592.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.33, 1,710.15 and 592.21 is: 888.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.33 : 1,710.15 = 592.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.33/1,710.15 = 592.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.33x = 1,710.15 × 592.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.33x = 1,012,767.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,767.85/1,140.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.14

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