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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.17, 1,599.68 and 635.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.17, 1,599.68 and 635.20 is: 876.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.17 : 1,599.68 = 635.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.17/1,599.68 = 635.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.17x = 1,599.68 × 635.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.17x = 1,016,116.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,116.74/1,159.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.59

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