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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.30, 1,584.67 and 624.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.30, 1,584.67 and 624.33 is: 861.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.30 : 1,584.67 = 624.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.30/1,584.67 = 624.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.30x = 1,584.67 × 624.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.30x = 989,355.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,355.46/1,148.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.59

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