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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.48, 1,708.57 and 592.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.48, 1,708.57 and 592.91 is: 887.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.48 : 1,708.57 = 592.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.48/1,708.57 = 592.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.48x = 1,708.57 × 592.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.48x = 1,013,026.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,026.84/1,141.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.47

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