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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.10, 1,632.06 and 1,159.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.10, 1,632.06 and 1,159.66 is: 1,597.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.10 : 1,632.06 = 1,159.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.10/1,632.06 = 1,159.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.10x = 1,632.06 × 1,159.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.10x = 1,892,634.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892,634.70/1,185.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.03

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