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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.04, 1,598.70 and 863.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.04, 1,598.70 and 863.96 is: 1,191.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.04 : 1,598.70 = 863.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.04/1,598.70 = 863.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.04x = 1,598.70 × 863.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.04x = 1,381,212.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,212.85/1,159.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.69

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