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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.74, 1,583.84 and 623.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.74, 1,583.84 and 623.76 is: 860.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.74 : 1,583.84 = 623.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.74/1,583.84 = 623.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.74x = 1,583.84 × 623.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.74x = 987,936.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,936.04/1,147.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.77

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