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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.35, 1,598.49 and 1,050.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.35, 1,598.49 and 1,050.59 is: 1,446.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.35 : 1,598.49 = 1,050.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.35/1,598.49 = 1,050.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.35x = 1,598.49 × 1,050.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.35x = 1,679,357.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,357.61/1,161.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.04

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