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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.91, 1,591.95 and 944.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.91, 1,591.95 and 944.72 is: 1,302.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.91 : 1,591.95 = 944.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.91/1,591.95 = 944.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.91x = 1,591.95 × 944.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.91x = 1,503,947.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,947.00/1,154.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.22

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