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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.42, 1,671.14 and 593.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.42, 1,671.14 and 593.86 is: 891.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.42 : 1,671.14 = 593.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.42/1,671.14 = 593.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.42x = 1,671.14 × 593.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.42x = 992,423.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,423.20/1,113.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.33

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