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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.99, 1,591.35 and 816.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.99, 1,591.35 and 816.67 is: 1,226.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.99 : 1,591.35 = 816.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.99/1,591.35 = 816.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.99x = 1,591.35 × 816.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.99x = 1,299,607.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,607.80/1,059.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.06

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