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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.60, 1,583.64 and 623.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.60, 1,583.64 and 623.60 is: 860.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.60 : 1,583.64 = 623.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.60/1,583.64 = 623.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.60x = 1,583.64 × 623.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.60x = 987,557.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,557.90/1,147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.54

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