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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.29, 1,565.73 and 959.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.29, 1,565.73 and 959.11 is: 1,322.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.29 : 1,565.73 = 959.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.29/1,565.73 = 959.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.29x = 1,565.73 × 959.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.29x = 1,501,707.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,707.30/1,135.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.75

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