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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.56, 1,796.58 and 1,135.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.56, 1,796.58 and 1,135.89 is: 1,565.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.56 : 1,796.58 = 1,135.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.56/1,796.58 = 1,135.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.56x = 1,796.58 × 1,135.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.56x = 2,040,717.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040,717.26/1,303.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.50

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