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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.92, 1,599.48 and 864.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.92, 1,599.48 and 864.72 is: 1,192.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.92 : 1,599.48 = 864.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.92/1,599.48 = 864.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.92x = 1,599.48 × 864.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.92x = 1,383,102.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,102.35/1,159.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.41

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