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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.65, 1,592.04 and 629.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.65, 1,592.04 and 629.69 is: 868.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.65 : 1,592.04 = 629.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.65/1,592.04 = 629.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.65x = 1,592.04 × 629.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.65x = 1,002,491.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,491.67/1,153.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.97

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