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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.69, 1,585.19 and 624.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.69, 1,585.19 and 624.71 is: 862.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.69 : 1,585.19 = 624.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.69/1,585.19 = 624.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.69x = 1,585.19 × 624.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.69x = 990,273.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,273.00/1,148.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.09

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