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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.04, 1,598.04 and 765.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.04, 1,598.04 and 765.44 is: 1,055.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.04 : 1,598.04 = 765.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.04/1,598.04 = 765.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.04x = 1,598.04 × 765.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.04x = 1,223,203.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,203.74/1,159.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.36

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