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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.42, 1,665.14 and 590.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.42, 1,665.14 and 590.29 is: 885.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.42 : 1,665.14 = 590.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.42/1,665.14 = 590.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.42x = 1,665.14 × 590.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.42x = 982,912.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,912.54/1,110.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.18

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