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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.95, 1,593.83 and 630.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.95, 1,593.83 and 630.99 is: 870.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.95 : 1,593.83 = 630.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.95/1,593.83 = 630.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.95x = 1,593.83 × 630.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.95x = 1,005,692.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,692.37/1,154.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.77

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