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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.66, 1,708.89 and 592.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.66, 1,708.89 and 592.26 is: 887.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.66 : 1,708.89 = 592.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.66/1,708.89 = 592.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.66x = 1,708.89 × 592.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.66x = 1,012,107.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,107.19/1,140.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.30

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