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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.79, 1,713.27 and 594.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.79, 1,713.27 and 594.42 is: 891.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.79 : 1,713.27 = 594.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.79/1,713.27 = 594.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.79x = 1,713.27 × 594.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.79x = 1,018,401.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,401.95/1,141.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.94

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