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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.77, 1,600.08 and 662.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.77, 1,600.08 and 662.05 is: 913.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.77 : 1,600.08 = 662.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.77/1,600.08 = 662.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.77x = 1,600.08 × 662.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.77x = 1,059,331.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,331.45/1,159.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.40

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