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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.43, 1,665.98 and 591.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.43, 1,665.98 and 591.02 is: 886.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.43 : 1,665.98 = 591.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.43/1,665.98 = 591.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.43x = 1,665.98 × 591.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.43x = 984,618.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,618.43/1,110.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.70

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