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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.48, 1,599.98 and 662.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.48, 1,599.98 and 662.12 is: 913.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.48 : 1,599.98 = 662.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.48/1,599.98 = 662.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.48x = 1,599.98 × 662.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.48x = 1,059,367.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,367.45/1,159.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.66

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