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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.76, 1,597.80 and 864.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.76, 1,597.80 and 864.44 is: 1,190.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.76 : 1,597.80 = 864.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.76/1,597.80 = 864.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.76x = 1,597.80 × 864.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.76x = 1,381,202.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,202.23/1,159.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.94

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