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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.62, 1,736.64 and 671.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.62, 1,736.64 and 671.19 is: 1,005.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.62 : 1,736.64 = 671.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.62/1,736.64 = 671.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.62x = 1,736.64 × 671.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.62x = 1,165,608.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,608.89/1,159.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.17

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