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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.99, 1,589.75 and 628.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.99, 1,589.75 and 628.02 is: 866.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.99 : 1,589.75 = 628.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.99/1,589.75 = 628.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.99x = 1,589.75 × 628.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.99x = 998,394.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,394.80/1,151.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.67

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