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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.55, 1,711.23 and 592.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.55, 1,711.23 and 592.72 is: 889.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.55 : 1,711.23 = 592.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.55/1,711.23 = 592.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.55x = 1,711.23 × 592.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.55x = 1,014,280.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,280.25/1,140.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.29

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