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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.94, 1,674.92 and 596.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.94, 1,674.92 and 596.82 is: 894.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.94 : 1,674.92 = 596.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.94/1,674.92 = 596.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.94x = 1,674.92 × 596.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.94x = 999,614.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,614.40/1,116.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.96

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