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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.57, 1,668.39 and 592.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.57, 1,668.39 and 592.18 is: 888.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.57 : 1,668.39 = 592.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.57/1,668.39 = 592.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.57x = 1,668.39 × 592.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.57x = 987,987.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,987.19/1,111.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.82

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