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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152, 1,589.76 and 628.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152, 1,589.76 and 628.04 is: 866.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152 : 1,589.76 = 628.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152/1,589.76 = 628.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152x = 1,589.76 × 628.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152x = 998,436.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,436.84/1,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.70

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