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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.75, 1,593.59 and 630.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.75, 1,593.59 and 630.82 is: 870.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.75 : 1,593.59 = 630.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.75/1,593.59 = 630.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.75x = 1,593.59 × 630.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.75x = 1,005,260.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,260.48/1,154.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.54

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