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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.57, 1,590.56 and 628.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.57, 1,590.56 and 628.61 is: 867.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.57 : 1,590.56 = 628.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.57/1,590.56 = 628.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.57x = 1,590.56 × 628.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.57x = 999,830.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,830.83/1,152.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.48

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