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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.23, 1,591.42 and 629.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.23, 1,591.42 and 629.26 is: 868.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.23 : 1,591.42 = 629.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.23/1,591.42 = 629.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.23x = 1,591.42 × 629.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.23x = 1,001,416.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,416.95/1,153.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.36

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