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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.41, 1,670.95 and 595.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.41, 1,670.95 and 595.24 is: 891.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.41 : 1,670.95 = 595.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.41/1,670.95 = 595.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.41x = 1,670.95 × 595.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.41x = 994,609.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,609.50/1,115.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.70

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