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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.29, 1,666.94 and 590.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.29, 1,666.94 and 590.97 is: 886.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.29 : 1,666.94 = 590.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.29/1,666.94 = 590.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.29x = 1,666.94 × 590.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.29x = 985,100.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,100.24/1,111.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.45

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