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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.22, 1,590.06 and 628.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.22, 1,590.06 and 628.25 is: 866.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.22 : 1,590.06 = 628.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.22/1,590.06 = 628.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.22x = 1,590.06 × 628.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.22x = 998,955.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,955.20/1,152.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.98

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