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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.76, 1,713.72 and 595.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.76, 1,713.72 and 595.12 is: 891.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.76 : 1,713.72 = 595.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.76/1,713.72 = 595.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.76x = 1,713.72 × 595.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.76x = 1,019,869.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,869.05/1,143.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.68

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