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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.36, 1,599.52 and 687.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.36, 1,599.52 and 687.04 is: 947.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.36 : 1,599.52 = 687.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.36/1,599.52 = 687.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.36x = 1,599.52 × 687.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.36x = 1,098,934.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,934.22/1,159.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.88

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