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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.06, 1,589.85 and 628.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.06, 1,589.85 and 628.10 is: 866.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.06 : 1,589.85 = 628.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.06/1,589.85 = 628.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.06x = 1,589.85 × 628.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.06x = 998,584.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,584.79/1,152.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.78

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