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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.16, 1,599.66 and 661.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.16, 1,599.66 and 661.82 is: 913.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.16 : 1,599.66 = 661.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.16/1,599.66 = 661.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.16x = 1,599.66 × 661.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.16x = 1,058,678.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,678.98/1,159.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.32

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