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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.38, 1,590.28 and 628.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.38, 1,590.28 and 628.42 is: 867.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.38 : 1,590.28 = 628.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.38/1,590.28 = 628.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.38x = 1,590.28 × 628.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.38x = 999,363.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,363.76/1,152.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.22

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