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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.21, 1,669.32 and 592.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.21, 1,669.32 and 592.65 is: 889.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.21 : 1,669.32 = 592.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.21/1,669.32 = 592.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.21x = 1,669.32 × 592.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.21x = 989,322.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,322.50/1,112.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.51

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