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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.68, 1,583.80 and 623.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.68, 1,583.80 and 623.72 is: 860.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.68 : 1,583.80 = 623.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.68/1,583.80 = 623.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.68x = 1,583.80 × 623.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.68x = 987,847.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,847.74/1,147.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.73

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