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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.72, 1,585.22 and 624.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.72, 1,585.22 and 624.75 is: 862.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.72 : 1,585.22 = 624.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.72/1,585.22 = 624.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.72x = 1,585.22 × 624.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.72x = 990,363.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,363.79/1,148.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.15

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