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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.02, 1,665.52 and 589.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.02, 1,665.52 and 589.90 is: 885.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.02 : 1,665.52 = 589.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.02/1,665.52 = 589.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.02x = 1,665.52 × 589.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.02x = 982,490.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,490.25/1,110.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.11

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