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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.65, 1,662.53 and 589.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.65, 1,662.53 and 589.37 is: 882.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.65 : 1,662.53 = 589.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.65/1,662.53 = 589.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.65x = 1,662.53 × 589.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.65x = 979,838.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,838.47/1,110.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.22

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