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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.44, 1,590.33 and 628.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.44, 1,590.33 and 628.47 is: 867.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.44 : 1,590.33 = 628.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.44/1,590.33 = 628.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.44x = 1,590.33 × 628.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.44x = 999,477.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,477.05/1,152.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.27

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