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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153, 1,591.14 and 629.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153, 1,591.14 and 629.07 is: 868.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153 : 1,591.14 = 629.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153/1,591.14 = 629.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153x = 1,591.14 × 629.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153x = 1,000,938.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,938.44/1,153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.12

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