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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.70, 1,600.38 and 718.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.70, 1,600.38 and 718.37 is: 991.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.70 : 1,600.38 = 718.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.70/1,600.38 = 718.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.70x = 1,600.38 × 718.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.70x = 1,149,656.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,656.98/1,159.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.34

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