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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.44, 1,593.48 and 839.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.44, 1,593.48 and 839.74 is: 1,159.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.44 : 1,593.48 = 839.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.44/1,593.48 = 839.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.44x = 1,593.48 × 839.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.44x = 1,338,108.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,108.90/1,154.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.10

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