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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.08, 1,599.52 and 635.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.08, 1,599.52 and 635.08 is: 876.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.08 : 1,599.52 = 635.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.08/1,599.52 = 635.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.08x = 1,599.52 × 635.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.08x = 1,015,823.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,823.16/1,159.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.40

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