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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.21, 1,599.68 and 635.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.21, 1,599.68 and 635.24 is: 876.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.21 : 1,599.68 = 635.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.21/1,599.68 = 635.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.21x = 1,599.68 × 635.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.21x = 1,016,186.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,186.31/1,159.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.62

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