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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.34, 1,590.25 and 628.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.34, 1,590.25 and 628.37 is: 867.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.34 : 1,590.25 = 628.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.34/1,590.25 = 628.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.34x = 1,590.25 × 628.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.34x = 999,255.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,255.87/1,152.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.16

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