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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.20, 1,673.55 and 595.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.20, 1,673.55 and 595.88 is: 893.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.20 : 1,673.55 = 595.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.20/1,673.55 = 595.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.20x = 1,673.55 × 595.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.20x = 997,234.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,234.97/1,116.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.42

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