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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.23, 1,669.13 and 592.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.23, 1,669.13 and 592.90 is: 888.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.23 : 1,669.13 = 592.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.23/1,669.13 = 592.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.23x = 1,669.13 × 592.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.23x = 989,615.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,615.87/1,113.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.96

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