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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.34, 1,584.66 and 624.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.34, 1,584.66 and 624.37 is: 861.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.34 : 1,584.66 = 624.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.34/1,584.66 = 624.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.34x = 1,584.66 × 624.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.34x = 989,414.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,414.16/1,148.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.60

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