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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.88, 1,584.10 and 623.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.88, 1,584.10 and 623.94 is: 861.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.88 : 1,584.10 = 623.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.88/1,584.10 = 623.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.88x = 1,584.10 × 623.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.88x = 988,383.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,383.35/1,147.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.05

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