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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.32, 1,584.71 and 624.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.32, 1,584.71 and 624.39 is: 861.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.32 : 1,584.71 = 624.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.32/1,584.71 = 624.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.32x = 1,584.71 × 624.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.32x = 989,477.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,477.08/1,148.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.67

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