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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.39, 1,593.29 and 804.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.39, 1,593.29 and 804.88 is: 1,110.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.39 : 1,593.29 = 804.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.39/1,593.29 = 804.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.39x = 1,593.29 × 804.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.39x = 1,282,407.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,407.26/1,154.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.90

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