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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.14, 1,584.43 and 624.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.14, 1,584.43 and 624.17 is: 861.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.14 : 1,584.43 = 624.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.14/1,584.43 = 624.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.14x = 1,584.43 × 624.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.14x = 988,956.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,956.07/1,148.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.35

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