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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.24, 1,675.94 and 595.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.24, 1,675.94 and 595.62 is: 895.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.24 : 1,675.94 = 595.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.24/1,675.94 = 595.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.24x = 1,675.94 × 595.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.24x = 998,223.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,223.38/1,115.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.07

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