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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.75, 1,593.60 and 689.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.75, 1,593.60 and 689.27 is: 951.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.75 : 1,593.60 = 689.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.75/1,593.60 = 689.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.75x = 1,593.60 × 689.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.75x = 1,098,420.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,420.67/1,154.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.22

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