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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.15, 1,701.96 and 394.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.15, 1,701.96 and 394.57 is: 591.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.15 : 1,701.96 = 394.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.15/1,701.96 = 394.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.15x = 1,701.96 × 394.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.15x = 671,542.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,542.36/1,135.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.59

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