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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.89, 1,593.16 and 875.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.89, 1,593.16 and 875.17 is: 1,207.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.89 : 1,593.16 = 875.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.89/1,593.16 = 875.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.89x = 1,593.16 × 875.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.89x = 1,394,285.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,285.84/1,154.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.29

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