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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.21, 1,599.87 and 661.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.21, 1,599.87 and 661.90 is: 913.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.21 : 1,599.87 = 661.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.21/1,599.87 = 661.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.21x = 1,599.87 × 661.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.21x = 1,058,945.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,945.95/1,159.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.51

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