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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.20, 1,713.38 and 595.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.20, 1,713.38 and 595.06 is: 891.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.20 : 1,713.38 = 595.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.20/1,713.38 = 595.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.20x = 1,713.38 × 595.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.20x = 1,019,563.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,563.90/1,143.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.85

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