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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.40, 1,584.77 and 624.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.40, 1,584.77 and 624.43 is: 861.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.40 : 1,584.77 = 624.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.40/1,584.77 = 624.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.40x = 1,584.77 × 624.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.40x = 989,577.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,577.93/1,148.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.70

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