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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.01, 1,582.83 and 623.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.01, 1,582.83 and 623.03 is: 859.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.01 : 1,582.83 = 623.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.01/1,582.83 = 623.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.01x = 1,582.83 × 623.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.01x = 986,154.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,154.53/1,147.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.76

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