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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.93, 1,593.87 and 683.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.93, 1,593.87 and 683.11 is: 942.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.93 : 1,593.87 = 683.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.93/1,593.87 = 683.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.93x = 1,593.87 × 683.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.93x = 1,088,782.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,782.84/1,154.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.73

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