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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.78, 1,593.60 and 630.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.78, 1,593.60 and 630.82 is: 870.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.78 : 1,593.60 = 630.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.78/1,593.60 = 630.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.78x = 1,593.60 × 630.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.78x = 1,005,274.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,274.75/1,154.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.53

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