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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.21, 1,590.06 and 628.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.21, 1,590.06 and 628.23 is: 866.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.21 : 1,590.06 = 628.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.21/1,590.06 = 628.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.21x = 1,590.06 × 628.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.21x = 998,923.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,923.39/1,152.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.96

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