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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.44, 1,599.96 and 635.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.44, 1,599.96 and 635.38 is: 876.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.44 : 1,599.96 = 635.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.44/1,599.96 = 635.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.44x = 1,599.96 × 635.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.44x = 1,016,582.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,582.58/1,159.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.79

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