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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155, 1,593.94 and 631.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155, 1,593.94 and 631.07 is: 870.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155 : 1,593.94 = 631.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155/1,593.94 = 631.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155x = 1,593.94 × 631.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155x = 1,005,878.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,878.17/1,155
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.89

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