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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.33, 1,664.83 and 597.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.33, 1,664.83 and 597.25 is: 894.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.33 : 1,664.83 = 597.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.33/1,664.83 = 597.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.33x = 1,664.83 × 597.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.33x = 994,319.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,319.72/1,111.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.71

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