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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.97, 1,666.86 and 591.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.97, 1,666.86 and 591.02 is: 886.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.97 : 1,666.86 = 591.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.97/1,666.86 = 591.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.97x = 1,666.86 × 591.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.97x = 985,137.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,137.05/1,110.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.74

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