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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.46, 1,666.70 and 591.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.46, 1,666.70 and 591.33 is: 886.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.46 : 1,666.70 = 591.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.46/1,666.70 = 591.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.46x = 1,666.70 × 591.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.46x = 985,566.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,566.75/1,111.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.74

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