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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.79, 1,668.68 and 592.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.79, 1,668.68 and 592.66 is: 888.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.79 : 1,668.68 = 592.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.79/1,668.68 = 592.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.79x = 1,668.68 × 592.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.79x = 988,948.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,948.58/1,112.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.71

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