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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.26, 1,583.20 and 623.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.26, 1,583.20 and 623.28 is: 860.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.26 : 1,583.20 = 623.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.26/1,583.20 = 623.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.26x = 1,583.20 × 623.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.26x = 986,776.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,776.90/1,147.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.12

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