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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.55, 1,672.80 and 595.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.55, 1,672.80 and 595.41 is: 892.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.55 : 1,672.80 = 595.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.55/1,672.80 = 595.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.55x = 1,672.80 × 595.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.55x = 996,001.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,001.85/1,115.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.83

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