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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.87, 1,593.72 and 630.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.87, 1,593.72 and 630.91 is: 870.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.87 : 1,593.72 = 630.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.87/1,593.72 = 630.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.87x = 1,593.72 × 630.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.87x = 1,005,489.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,489.90/1,154.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.65

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