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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.61, 1,668.41 and 592.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.61, 1,668.41 and 592.04 is: 888.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.61 : 1,668.41 = 592.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.61/1,668.41 = 592.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.61x = 1,668.41 × 592.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.61x = 987,772.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,772.22/1,111.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.60

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