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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.11, 1,595.43 and 1,003.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.11, 1,595.43 and 1,003.59 is: 1,381.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.11 : 1,595.43 = 1,003.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.11/1,595.43 = 1,003.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.11x = 1,595.43 × 1,003.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.11x = 1,601,157.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,157.59/1,159.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.37

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