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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.84, 1,595.25 and 1,085.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.84, 1,595.25 and 1,085.55 is: 1,498.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.84 : 1,595.25 = 1,085.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.84/1,595.25 = 1,085.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.84x = 1,595.25 × 1,085.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.84x = 1,731,723.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,723.64/1,155.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.24

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