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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.82, 1,599.63 and 717.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.82, 1,599.63 and 717.45 is: 989.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.82 : 1,599.63 = 717.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.82/1,599.63 = 717.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.82x = 1,599.63 × 717.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.82x = 1,147,654.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,654.54/1,159.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.52

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