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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.31, 1,599.91 and 687.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.31, 1,599.91 and 687.11 is: 948.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.31 : 1,599.91 = 687.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.31/1,599.91 = 687.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.31x = 1,599.91 × 687.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.31x = 1,099,304.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,304.44/1,159.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.24

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