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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.59, 1,590.53 and 628.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.59, 1,590.53 and 628.61 is: 867.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.59 : 1,590.53 = 628.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.59/1,590.53 = 628.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.59x = 1,590.53 × 628.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.59x = 999,811.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,811.97/1,152.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.45

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