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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.52, 1,593.27 and 630.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.52, 1,593.27 and 630.56 is: 870.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.52 : 1,593.27 = 630.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.52/1,593.27 = 630.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.52x = 1,593.27 × 630.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.52x = 1,004,652.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,652.33/1,154.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.19

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