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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.74, 1,600.43 and 662.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.74, 1,600.43 and 662.40 is: 914.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.74 : 1,600.43 = 662.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.74/1,600.43 = 662.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.74x = 1,600.43 × 662.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.74x = 1,060,121.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,121.52/1,159.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.10

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