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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.46, 1,590.38 and 628.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.46, 1,590.38 and 628.49 is: 867.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.46 : 1,590.38 = 628.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.46/1,590.38 = 628.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.46x = 1,590.38 × 628.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.46x = 999,537.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,537.93/1,152.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.31

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