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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.74, 1,600.50 and 635.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.74, 1,600.50 and 635.76 is: 877.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.74 : 1,600.50 = 635.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.74/1,600.50 = 635.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.74x = 1,600.50 × 635.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.74x = 1,017,533.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,533.88/1,159.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.38

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