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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.08, 1,599.36 and 716.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.08, 1,599.36 and 716.88 is: 989.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.08 : 1,599.36 = 716.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.08/1,599.36 = 716.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.08x = 1,599.36 × 716.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.08x = 1,146,549.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,549.20/1,159.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.19

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