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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.52, 1,584.73 and 644.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.52, 1,584.73 and 644.37 is: 889.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.52 : 1,584.73 = 644.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.52/1,584.73 = 644.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.52x = 1,584.73 × 644.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.52x = 1,021,152.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,152.47/1,148.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.10

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