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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.50, 1,583.55 and 623.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.50, 1,583.55 and 623.54 is: 860.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.50 : 1,583.55 = 623.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.50/1,583.55 = 623.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.50x = 1,583.55 × 623.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.50x = 987,410.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,410.73/1,147.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.49

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