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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.36, 1,669.05 and 592.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.36, 1,669.05 and 592.98 is: 888.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.36 : 1,669.05 = 592.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.36/1,669.05 = 592.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.36x = 1,669.05 × 592.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.36x = 989,713.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,713.27/1,113.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.94

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