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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.54, 1,590.54 and 628.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.54, 1,590.54 and 628.58 is: 867.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.54 : 1,590.54 = 628.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.54/1,590.54 = 628.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.54x = 1,590.54 × 628.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.54x = 999,781.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,781.63/1,152.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.46

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