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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.18, 1,592.76 and 630.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.18, 1,592.76 and 630.21 is: 869.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.18 : 1,592.76 = 630.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.18/1,592.76 = 630.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.18x = 1,592.76 × 630.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.18x = 1,003,781.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,781.62/1,154.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.69

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