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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.41, 1,599.97 and 635.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.41, 1,599.97 and 635.43 is: 876.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.41 : 1,599.97 = 635.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.41/1,599.97 = 635.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.41x = 1,599.97 × 635.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.41x = 1,016,671.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,671.35/1,159.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.89

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