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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.79, 1,590.85 and 628.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.79, 1,590.85 and 628.82 is: 867.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.79 : 1,590.85 = 628.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.79/1,590.85 = 628.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.79x = 1,590.85 × 628.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.79x = 1,000,358.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,358.30/1,152.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.77

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