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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.80, 1,670.49 and 592.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.80, 1,670.49 and 592.16 is: 888.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.80 : 1,670.49 = 592.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.80/1,670.49 = 592.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.80x = 1,670.49 × 592.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.80x = 989,189.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,189.01/1,113.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.12

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