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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.69, 1,592.12 and 629.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.69, 1,592.12 and 629.75 is: 869.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.69 : 1,592.12 = 629.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.69/1,592.12 = 629.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.69x = 1,592.12 × 629.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.69x = 1,002,643.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,643.12/1,153.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.08

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