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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.67, 1,593.45 and 630.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.67, 1,593.45 and 630.71 is: 870.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.67 : 1,593.45 = 630.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.67/1,593.45 = 630.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.67x = 1,593.45 × 630.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.67x = 1,005,004.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,004.85/1,154.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.38

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