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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.38, 1,712.61 and 594

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.38, 1,712.61 and 594 is: 891.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.38 : 1,712.61 = 594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.38/1,712.61 = 594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.38x = 1,712.61 × 594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.38x = 1,017,290.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,290.34/1,141.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.28

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