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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.65, 1,664.03 and 590.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.65, 1,664.03 and 590.37 is: 883.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.65 : 1,664.03 = 590.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.65/1,664.03 = 590.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.65x = 1,664.03 × 590.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.65x = 982,393.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,393.39/1,111.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.73

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