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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.49, 1,590.43 and 628.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.49, 1,590.43 and 628.52 is: 867.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.49 : 1,590.43 = 628.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.49/1,590.43 = 628.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.49x = 1,590.43 × 628.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.49x = 999,617.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,617.06/1,152.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.35

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