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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.61, 1,590.60 and 954.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.61, 1,590.60 and 954.62 is: 1,315.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.61 : 1,590.60 = 954.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.61/1,590.60 = 954.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.61x = 1,590.60 × 954.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.61x = 1,518,410.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,410.62/1,154.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.09

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