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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.13, 1,592.70 and 630.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.13, 1,592.70 and 630.16 is: 869.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.13 : 1,592.70 = 630.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.13/1,592.70 = 630.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.13x = 1,592.70 × 630.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.13x = 1,003,655.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,655.83/1,154.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.62

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