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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.34, 1,668.11 and 591.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.34, 1,668.11 and 591.35 is: 887.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.34 : 1,668.11 = 591.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.34/1,668.11 = 591.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.34x = 1,668.11 × 591.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.34x = 986,425.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,425.55/1,111.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.60

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