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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.23, 1,667.62 and 591.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.23, 1,667.62 and 591.90 is: 887.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.23 : 1,667.62 = 591.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.23/1,667.62 = 591.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.23x = 1,667.62 × 591.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.23x = 987,064.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,064.28/1,112.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.46

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