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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.42, 1,669.64 and 592.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.42, 1,669.64 and 592.86 is: 889.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.42 : 1,669.64 = 592.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.42/1,669.64 = 592.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.42x = 1,669.64 × 592.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.42x = 989,862.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,862.77/1,112.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.83

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