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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.24, 1,672.93 and 593.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.24, 1,672.93 and 593.63 is: 892.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.24 : 1,672.93 = 593.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.24/1,672.93 = 593.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.24x = 1,672.93 × 593.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.24x = 993,098.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,098.42/1,113.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.08

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