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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.04, 1,599.47 and 635.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.04, 1,599.47 and 635.07 is: 876.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.04 : 1,599.47 = 635.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.04/1,599.47 = 635.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.04x = 1,599.47 × 635.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.04x = 1,015,772.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,772.24/1,159.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.39

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