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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.27, 1,583.23 and 623.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.27, 1,583.23 and 623.30 is: 860.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.27 : 1,583.23 = 623.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.27/1,583.23 = 623.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.27x = 1,583.23 × 623.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.27x = 986,827.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,827.26/1,147.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.15

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