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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.82, 1,667.49 and 592.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.82, 1,667.49 and 592.68 is: 888.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.82 : 1,667.49 = 592.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.82/1,667.49 = 592.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.82x = 1,667.49 × 592.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.82x = 988,292.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,292.00/1,112.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.10

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