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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.17, 1,667.76 and 592.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.17, 1,667.76 and 592.04 is: 887.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.17 : 1,667.76 = 592.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.17/1,667.76 = 592.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.17x = 1,667.76 × 592.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.17x = 987,380.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,380.63/1,112.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.80

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