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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.68, 1,670.03 and 593.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.68, 1,670.03 and 593.12 is: 890.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.68 : 1,670.03 = 593.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.68/1,670.03 = 593.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.68x = 1,670.03 × 593.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.68x = 990,525.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,525.23/1,112.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.22

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