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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.28, 1,590.19 and 628.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.28, 1,590.19 and 628.35 is: 867.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.28 : 1,590.19 = 628.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.28/1,590.19 = 628.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.28x = 1,590.19 × 628.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.28x = 999,188.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,188.35/1,152.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.14

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