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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.99, 1,584.24 and 624.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.99, 1,584.24 and 624.03 is: 861.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.99 : 1,584.24 = 624.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.99/1,584.24 = 624.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.99x = 1,584.24 × 624.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.99x = 988,613.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,613.29/1,147.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.17

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