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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.85, 1,584.02 and 623.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.85, 1,584.02 and 623.89 is: 860.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.85 : 1,584.02 = 623.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.85/1,584.02 = 623.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.85x = 1,584.02 × 623.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.85x = 988,251.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,251.84/1,147.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.96

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