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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.68, 1,592.02 and 629.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.68, 1,592.02 and 629.70 is: 868.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.68 : 1,592.02 = 629.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.68/1,592.02 = 629.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.68x = 1,592.02 × 629.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.68x = 1,002,494.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,494.99/1,153.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.95

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