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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.52, 1,591.86 and 629.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.52, 1,591.86 and 629.54 is: 868.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.52 : 1,591.86 = 629.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.52/1,591.86 = 629.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.52x = 1,591.86 × 629.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.52x = 1,002,139.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,139.54/1,153.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.77

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