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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.88, 1,593.76 and 630.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.88, 1,593.76 and 630.90 is: 870.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.88 : 1,593.76 = 630.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.88/1,593.76 = 630.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.88x = 1,593.76 × 630.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.88x = 1,005,503.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,503.18/1,154.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.66

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