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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116, 1,673.51 and 595.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116, 1,673.51 and 595.89 is: 893.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116 : 1,673.51 = 595.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116/1,673.51 = 595.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116x = 1,673.51 × 595.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116x = 997,219.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,219.51/1,116
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.57

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