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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.73, 1,665.37 and 590.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.73, 1,665.37 and 590.40 is: 885.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.73 : 1,665.37 = 590.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.73/1,665.37 = 590.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.73x = 1,665.37 × 590.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.73x = 983,234.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,234.45/1,110.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.21

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