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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.45, 1,590.41 and 628.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.45, 1,590.41 and 628.51 is: 867.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.45 : 1,590.41 = 628.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.45/1,590.41 = 628.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.45x = 1,590.41 × 628.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.45x = 999,585.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,585.45/1,152.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.36

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