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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.55, 1,736.40 and 899.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.55, 1,736.40 and 899.12 is: 1,346.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.55 : 1,736.40 = 899.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.55/1,736.40 = 899.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.55x = 1,736.40 × 899.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.55x = 1,561,231.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,231.97/1,159.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.41

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