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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.87, 1,585.45 and 624.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.87, 1,585.45 and 624.91 is: 862.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.87 : 1,585.45 = 624.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.87/1,585.45 = 624.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.87x = 1,585.45 × 624.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.87x = 990,763.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,763.56/1,148.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.38

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