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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.16, 1,583.05 and 623.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.16, 1,583.05 and 623.19 is: 859.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.16 : 1,583.05 = 623.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.16/1,583.05 = 623.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.16x = 1,583.05 × 623.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.16x = 986,537.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,537.81/1,147.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.98

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