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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.63, 1,593.38 and 630.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.63, 1,593.38 and 630.66 is: 870.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.63 : 1,593.38 = 630.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.63/1,593.38 = 630.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.63x = 1,593.38 × 630.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.63x = 1,004,882.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,882.61/1,154.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.31

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