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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.93, 1,593.74 and 630.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.93, 1,593.74 and 630.92 is: 870.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.93 : 1,593.74 = 630.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.93/1,593.74 = 630.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.93x = 1,593.74 × 630.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.93x = 1,005,528.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,528.00/1,154.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.64

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