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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.08, 1,599.50 and 635.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.08, 1,599.50 and 635.10 is: 876.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.08 : 1,599.50 = 635.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.08/1,599.50 = 635.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.08x = 1,599.50 × 635.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.08x = 1,015,842.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,842.45/1,159.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.42

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