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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.83, 1,590.90 and 628.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.83, 1,590.90 and 628.86 is: 867.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.83 : 1,590.90 = 628.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.83/1,590.90 = 628.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.83x = 1,590.90 × 628.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.83x = 1,000,449.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,449.35/1,152.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.82

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