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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.09, 1,598.69 and 738.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.09, 1,598.69 and 738.99 is: 1,019.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.09 : 1,598.69 = 738.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.09/1,598.69 = 738.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.09x = 1,598.69 × 738.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.09x = 1,181,417.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,417.77/1,159.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.27

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