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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.16, 1,591.39 and 629.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.16, 1,591.39 and 629.20 is: 868.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.16 : 1,591.39 = 629.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.16/1,591.39 = 629.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.16x = 1,591.39 × 629.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.16x = 1,001,302.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,302.59/1,153.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.31

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