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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.30, 1,598.52 and 739.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.30, 1,598.52 and 739.09 is: 1,019.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.30 : 1,598.52 = 739.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.30/1,598.52 = 739.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.30x = 1,598.52 × 739.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.30x = 1,181,450.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,450.15/1,159.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.11

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