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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.84, 1,592.32 and 629.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.84, 1,592.32 and 629.87 is: 869.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.84 : 1,592.32 = 629.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.84/1,592.32 = 629.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.84x = 1,592.32 × 629.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.84x = 1,002,943.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,943.49/1,153.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.23

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