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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.66, 1,590.72 and 628.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.66, 1,590.72 and 628.74 is: 867.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.66 : 1,590.72 = 628.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.66/1,590.72 = 628.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.66x = 1,590.72 × 628.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.66x = 1,000,149.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,149.29/1,152.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.69

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