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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.40, 1,593.95 and 735.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.40, 1,593.95 and 735.01 is: 1,013.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.40 : 1,593.95 = 735.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.40/1,593.95 = 735.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.40x = 1,593.95 × 735.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.40x = 1,171,561.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,561.53/1,155.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.99

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