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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.08, 1,562.37 and 628.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.08, 1,562.37 and 628.06 is: 866.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.08 : 1,562.37 = 628.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.08/1,562.37 = 628.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.08x = 1,562.37 × 628.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.08x = 981,262.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,262.10/1,132.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.78

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