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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.82, 1,592.22 and 629.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.82, 1,592.22 and 629.86 is: 869.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.82 : 1,592.22 = 629.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.82/1,592.22 = 629.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.82x = 1,592.22 × 629.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.82x = 1,002,875.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,875.69/1,153.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.18

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