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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.46, 1,584.84 and 624.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.46, 1,584.84 and 624.48 is: 861.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.46 : 1,584.84 = 624.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.46/1,584.84 = 624.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.46x = 1,584.84 × 624.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.46x = 989,700.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,700.88/1,148.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.76

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