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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159, 1,599.42 and 693.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159, 1,599.42 and 693.36 is: 956.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159 : 1,599.42 = 693.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159/1,599.42 = 693.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159x = 1,599.42 × 693.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159x = 1,108,973.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,973.85/1,159
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.84

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