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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.31, 1,584.65 and 624.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.31, 1,584.65 and 624.35 is: 861.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.31 : 1,584.65 = 624.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.31/1,584.65 = 624.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.31x = 1,584.65 × 624.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.31x = 989,365.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,365.18/1,148.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.58

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