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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.06, 1,599.48 and 661.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.06, 1,599.48 and 661.99 is: 913.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.06 : 1,599.48 = 661.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.06/1,599.48 = 661.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.06x = 1,599.48 × 661.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.06x = 1,058,831.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,831.77/1,159.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.53

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