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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.80, 1,626.60 and 1,159.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.80, 1,626.60 and 1,159.80 is: 1,626.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.80 : 1,626.60 = 1,159.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.80/1,626.60 = 1,159.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.80x = 1,626.60 × 1,159.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.80x = 1,886,530.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,886,530.68/1,159.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.60

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