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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.08, 1,589.84 and 628.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.08, 1,589.84 and 628.12 is: 866.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.08 : 1,589.84 = 628.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.08/1,589.84 = 628.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.08x = 1,589.84 × 628.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.08x = 998,610.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,610.30/1,152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.79

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