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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.67, 1,590.62 and 705.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.67, 1,590.62 and 705.28 is: 973.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.67 : 1,590.62 = 705.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.67/1,590.62 = 705.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.67x = 1,590.62 × 705.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.67x = 1,121,834.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,834.57/1,152.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.25

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