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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.32, 1,590.18 and 628.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.32, 1,590.18 and 628.34 is: 867.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.32 : 1,590.18 = 628.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.32/1,590.18 = 628.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.32x = 1,590.18 × 628.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.32x = 999,173.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,173.70/1,152.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.10

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