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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.31, 1,726.75 and 595.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.31, 1,726.75 and 595.76 is: 892.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.31 : 1,726.75 = 595.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.31/1,726.75 = 595.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.31x = 1,726.75 × 595.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.31x = 1,028,728.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,728.58/1,152.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.75

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