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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.29, 1,592.91 and 630.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.29, 1,592.91 and 630.32 is: 869.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.29 : 1,592.91 = 630.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.29/1,592.91 = 630.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.29x = 1,592.91 × 630.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.29x = 1,004,043.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,043.03/1,154.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.84

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