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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.54, 1,710.45 and 592.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.54, 1,710.45 and 592.43 is: 888.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.54 : 1,710.45 = 592.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.54/1,710.45 = 592.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.54x = 1,710.45 × 592.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.54x = 1,013,318.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,318.25/1,140.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.45

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