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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.93, 1,590.98 and 628.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.93, 1,590.98 and 628.97 is: 867.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.93 : 1,590.98 = 628.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.93/1,590.98 = 628.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.93x = 1,590.98 × 628.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.93x = 1,000,667.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,667.59/1,152.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.93

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