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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.62, 1,590.61 and 628.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.62, 1,590.61 and 628.65 is: 867.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.62 : 1,590.61 = 628.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.62/1,590.61 = 628.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.62x = 1,590.61 × 628.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.62x = 999,936.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,936.98/1,152.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.53

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