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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.37, 1,672.58 and 595.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.37, 1,672.58 and 595.26 is: 892.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.37 : 1,672.58 = 595.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.37/1,672.58 = 595.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.37x = 1,672.58 × 595.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.37x = 995,613.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,613.86/1,115.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.63

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