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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.29, 1,590.17 and 628.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.29, 1,590.17 and 628.32 is: 867.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.29 : 1,590.17 = 628.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.29/1,590.17 = 628.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.29x = 1,590.17 × 628.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.29x = 999,135.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,135.61/1,152.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.09

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