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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.30, 1,665.45 and 590.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.30, 1,665.45 and 590.10 is: 885.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.30 : 1,665.45 = 590.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.30/1,665.45 = 590.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.30x = 1,665.45 × 590.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.30x = 982,782.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,782.05/1,110.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.15

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