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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.94, 1,670.42 and 593.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.94, 1,670.42 and 593.39 is: 890.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.94 : 1,670.42 = 593.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.94/1,670.42 = 593.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.94x = 1,670.42 × 593.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.94x = 991,210.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,210.52/1,112.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.62

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