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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.36, 1,674.04 and 595.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.36, 1,674.04 and 595.80 is: 894.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.36 : 1,674.04 = 595.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.36/1,674.04 = 595.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.36x = 1,674.04 × 595.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.36x = 997,393.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,393.03/1,115.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.23

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