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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.69, 1,600.36 and 635.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.69, 1,600.36 and 635.71 is: 877.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.69 : 1,600.36 = 635.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.69/1,600.36 = 635.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.69x = 1,600.36 × 635.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.69x = 1,017,353.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,353.68/1,159.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.27

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