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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.50, 1,593.21 and 630.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.50, 1,593.21 and 630.54 is: 870.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.50 : 1,593.21 = 630.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.50/1,593.21 = 630.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.50x = 1,593.21 × 630.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.50x = 1,004,582.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,582.63/1,154.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.15

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