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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.44, 1,599.56 and 716.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.44, 1,599.56 and 716.58 is: 988.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.44 : 1,599.56 = 716.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.44/1,599.56 = 716.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.44x = 1,599.56 × 716.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.44x = 1,146,209.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,209.12/1,159.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.59

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