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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,508.36, 2,079.06 and 1,159.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,508.36, 2,079.06 and 1,159.16 is: 1,597.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,508.36 : 2,079.06 = 1,159.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,508.36/2,079.06 = 1,159.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,508.36x = 2,079.06 × 1,159.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,508.36x = 2,409,963.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,409,963.19/1,508.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.74

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