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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.30, 1,672.43 and 595.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.30, 1,672.43 and 595.16 is: 892.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.30 : 1,672.43 = 595.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.30/1,672.43 = 595.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.30x = 1,672.43 × 595.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.30x = 995,352.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,352.10/1,115.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.46

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