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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.59, 1,740.06 and 699.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.59, 1,740.06 and 699.12 is: 1,047.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.59 : 1,740.06 = 699.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.59/1,740.06 = 699.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.59x = 1,740.06 × 699.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.59x = 1,216,510.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,510.75/1,161.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.29

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