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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.45, 1,590.30 and 628.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.45, 1,590.30 and 628.47 is: 867.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.45 : 1,590.30 = 628.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.45/1,590.30 = 628.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.45x = 1,590.30 × 628.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.45x = 999,455.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,455.84/1,152.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.24

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