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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.68, 1,663.98 and 589.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.68, 1,663.98 and 589.93 is: 884.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.68 : 1,663.98 = 589.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.68/1,663.98 = 589.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.68x = 1,663.98 × 589.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.68x = 981,625.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,625.35/1,109.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.60

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