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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.30, 1,562.54 and 628.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.30, 1,562.54 and 628.13 is: 866.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.30 : 1,562.54 = 628.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.30/1,562.54 = 628.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.30x = 1,562.54 × 628.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.30x = 981,479.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,479.02/1,132.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.80

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