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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.92, 1,711.80 and 592.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.92, 1,711.80 and 592.76 is: 889.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.92 : 1,711.80 = 592.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.92/1,711.80 = 592.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.92x = 1,711.80 × 592.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.92x = 1,014,686.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,686.57/1,140.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.36

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