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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.67, 1,673.75 and 595.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.67, 1,673.75 and 595.40 is: 893.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.67 : 1,673.75 = 595.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.67/1,673.75 = 595.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.67x = 1,673.75 × 595.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.67x = 996,547.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,547.01/1,115.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.23

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