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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.18, 1,599.14 and 1,026.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.18, 1,599.14 and 1,026.54 is: 1,416.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.18 : 1,599.14 = 1,026.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.18/1,599.14 = 1,026.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.18x = 1,599.14 × 1,026.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.18x = 1,641,570.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641,570.05/1,159.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.15

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