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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.52, 1,599.41 and 717.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.52, 1,599.41 and 717.05 is: 989.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.52 : 1,599.41 = 717.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.52/1,599.41 = 717.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.52x = 1,599.41 × 717.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.52x = 1,146,862.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,862.73/1,159.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.09

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