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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.16, 1,599.60 and 686.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.16, 1,599.60 and 686.84 is: 947.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.16 : 1,599.60 = 686.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.16/1,599.60 = 686.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.16x = 1,599.60 × 686.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.16x = 1,098,669.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,669.26/1,159.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.82

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