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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.24, 1,599.60 and 717.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.24, 1,599.60 and 717.04 is: 989.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.24 : 1,599.60 = 717.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.24/1,599.60 = 717.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.24x = 1,599.60 × 717.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.24x = 1,146,977.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,977.18/1,159.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.42

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