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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.30, 1,668.45 and 592.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.30, 1,668.45 and 592.10 is: 888.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.30 : 1,668.45 = 592.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.30/1,668.45 = 592.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.30x = 1,668.45 × 592.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.30x = 987,889.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,889.25/1,112.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.15

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