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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.73, 1,668.38 and 592.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.73, 1,668.38 and 592.40 is: 888.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.73 : 1,668.38 = 592.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.73/1,668.38 = 592.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.73x = 1,668.38 × 592.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.73x = 988,337.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,337.01/1,112.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.21

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