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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.70, 1,600.38 and 635.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.70, 1,600.38 and 635.74 is: 877.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.70 : 1,600.38 = 635.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.70/1,600.38 = 635.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.70x = 1,600.38 × 635.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.70x = 1,017,425.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,425.58/1,159.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.32

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