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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.80, 1,730.90 and 1,065.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.80, 1,730.90 and 1,065.32 is: 1,589.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.80 : 1,730.90 = 1,065.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.80/1,730.90 = 1,065.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.80x = 1,730.90 × 1,065.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.80x = 1,843,962.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,962.39/1,159.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.90

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