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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.39, 1,584.76 and 624.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.39, 1,584.76 and 624.41 is: 861.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.39 : 1,584.76 = 624.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.39/1,584.76 = 624.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.39x = 1,584.76 × 624.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.39x = 989,539.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,539.99/1,148.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.68

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