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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.53, 1,583.56 and 623.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.53, 1,583.56 and 623.55 is: 860.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.53 : 1,583.56 = 623.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.53/1,583.56 = 623.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.53x = 1,583.56 × 623.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.53x = 987,428.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,428.84/1,147.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.48

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