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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.97, 1,595.18 and 713.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.97, 1,595.18 and 713.91 is: 985.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.97 : 1,595.18 = 713.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.97/1,595.18 = 713.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.97x = 1,595.18 × 713.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.97x = 1,138,814.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,814.95/1,155.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.16

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