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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.18, 1,584.54 and 624.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.18, 1,584.54 and 624.26 is: 861.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.18 : 1,584.54 = 624.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.18/1,584.54 = 624.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.18x = 1,584.54 × 624.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.18x = 989,164.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,164.94/1,148.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.51

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