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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.84, 1,671.80 and 594.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.84, 1,671.80 and 594.74 is: 891.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.84 : 1,671.80 = 594.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.84/1,671.80 = 594.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.84x = 1,671.80 × 594.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.84x = 994,275.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,275.00/1,115.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.06

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