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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.84, 1,710.02 and 592.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.84, 1,710.02 and 592.88 is: 888.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.84 : 1,710.02 = 592.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.84/1,710.02 = 592.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.84x = 1,710.02 × 592.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.84x = 1,013,836.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,836.66/1,140.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.68

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