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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.11, 1,599.47 and 686.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.11, 1,599.47 and 686.88 is: 947.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.11 : 1,599.47 = 686.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.11/1,599.47 = 686.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.11x = 1,599.47 × 686.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.11x = 1,098,645.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,645.03/1,159.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.84

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