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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.19, 1,670.11 and 593.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.19, 1,670.11 and 593.87 is: 890.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.19 : 1,670.11 = 593.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.19/1,670.11 = 593.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.19x = 1,670.11 × 593.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.19x = 991,826.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,826.74/1,114.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.18

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