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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.04, 1,582.92 and 623.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.04, 1,582.92 and 623.12 is: 859.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.04 : 1,582.92 = 623.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.04/1,582.92 = 623.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.04x = 1,582.92 × 623.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.04x = 986,349.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,349.11/1,147.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.91

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