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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.56, 1,593.30 and 630.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.56, 1,593.30 and 630.59 is: 870.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.56 : 1,593.30 = 630.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.56/1,593.30 = 630.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.56x = 1,593.30 × 630.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.56x = 1,004,719.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,719.05/1,154.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.22

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