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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.96, 1,584.13 and 623.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.96, 1,584.13 and 623.98 is: 861.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.96 : 1,584.13 = 623.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.96/1,584.13 = 623.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.96x = 1,584.13 × 623.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.96x = 988,465.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,465.44/1,147.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.06

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