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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.09, 1,592.66 and 630.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.09, 1,592.66 and 630.16 is: 869.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.09 : 1,592.66 = 630.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.09/1,592.66 = 630.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.09x = 1,592.66 × 630.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.09x = 1,003,628.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,628.22/1,154.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.63

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