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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.24, 1,590.05 and 628.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.24, 1,590.05 and 628.29 is: 867.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.24 : 1,590.05 = 628.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.24/1,590.05 = 628.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.24x = 1,590.05 × 628.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.24x = 999,009.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,009.37/1,152.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.02

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