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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.30, 1,666.95 and 599.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.30, 1,666.95 and 599.30 is: 898.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.30 : 1,666.95 = 599.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.30/1,666.95 = 599.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.30x = 1,666.95 × 599.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.30x = 999,003.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,003.14/1,111.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.95

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