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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.99, 1,589.99 and 1,035.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.99, 1,589.99 and 1,035.69 is: 1,553.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.99 : 1,589.99 = 1,035.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.99/1,589.99 = 1,035.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.99x = 1,589.99 × 1,035.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.99x = 1,646,731.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,646,731.56/1,059.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.54

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