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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.82, 1,669.55 and 593.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.82, 1,669.55 and 593.50 is: 889.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.82 : 1,669.55 = 593.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.82/1,669.55 = 593.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.82x = 1,669.55 × 593.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.82x = 990,866.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,866.61/1,113.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.62

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