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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.45, 1,599.65 and 661.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.45, 1,599.65 and 661.74 is: 912.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.45 : 1,599.65 = 661.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.45/1,599.65 = 661.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.45x = 1,599.65 × 661.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.45x = 1,058,545.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,545.57/1,159.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.97

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