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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,998.58, 2,757.99 and 1,159.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,998.58, 2,757.99 and 1,159.36 is: 1,599.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,998.58 : 2,757.99 = 1,159.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,998.58/2,757.99 = 1,159.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,998.58x = 2,757.99 × 1,159.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,998.58x = 3,197,496.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,197,496.39/1,998.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.89

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