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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.05, 1,677.84 and 591.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.05, 1,677.84 and 591.20 is: 886.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.05 : 1,677.84 = 591.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.05/1,677.84 = 591.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.05x = 1,677.84 × 591.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.05x = 991,939.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,939.01/1,119.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.41

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