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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.84, 1,593.64 and 630.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.84, 1,593.64 and 630.88 is: 870.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.84 : 1,593.64 = 630.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.84/1,593.64 = 630.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.84x = 1,593.64 × 630.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.84x = 1,005,395.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,395.60/1,154.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.59

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