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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.27, 1,592.89 and 630.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.27, 1,592.89 and 630.31 is: 869.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.27 : 1,592.89 = 630.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.27/1,592.89 = 630.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.27x = 1,592.89 × 630.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.27x = 1,004,008.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,008.94/1,154.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.82

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