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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.30, 1,590.14 and 628.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.30, 1,590.14 and 628.32 is: 867.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.30 : 1,590.14 = 628.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.30/1,590.14 = 628.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.30x = 1,590.14 × 628.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.30x = 999,116.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,116.76/1,152.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.06

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