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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.66, 1,590.71 and 628.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.66, 1,590.71 and 628.73 is: 867.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.66 : 1,590.71 = 628.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.66/1,590.71 = 628.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.66x = 1,590.71 × 628.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.66x = 1,000,116.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,116.00/1,152.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.66

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