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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.84, 1,721.20 and 592.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.84, 1,721.20 and 592.72 is: 888.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.84 : 1,721.20 = 592.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.84/1,721.20 = 592.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.84x = 1,721.20 × 592.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.84x = 1,020,189.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,189.66/1,147.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.79

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