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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.49, 1,668.25 and 591.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.49, 1,668.25 and 591.93 is: 888.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.49 : 1,668.25 = 591.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.49/1,668.25 = 591.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.49x = 1,668.25 × 591.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.49x = 987,475.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,475.92/1,111.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.43

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