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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.04, 1,584.26 and 624.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.04, 1,584.26 and 624.06 is: 861.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.04 : 1,584.26 = 624.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.04/1,584.26 = 624.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.04x = 1,584.26 × 624.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.04x = 988,673.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,673.30/1,148.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.18

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