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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.45, 1,669.43 and 593.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.45, 1,669.43 and 593.13 is: 889.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.45 : 1,669.43 = 593.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.45/1,669.43 = 593.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.45x = 1,669.43 × 593.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.45x = 990,189.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,189.02/1,113.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.30

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