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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.59, 1,585.03 and 624.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.59, 1,585.03 and 624.62 is: 861.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.59 : 1,585.03 = 624.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.59/1,585.03 = 624.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.59x = 1,585.03 × 624.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.59x = 990,041.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,041.44/1,148.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.96

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