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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.38, 1,593.08 and 630.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.38, 1,593.08 and 630.44 is: 870.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.38 : 1,593.08 = 630.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.38/1,593.08 = 630.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.38x = 1,593.08 × 630.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.38x = 1,004,341.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,341.36/1,154.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.03

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