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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.88, 1,585.46 and 624.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.88, 1,585.46 and 624.93 is: 862.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.88 : 1,585.46 = 624.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.88/1,585.46 = 624.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.88x = 1,585.46 × 624.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.88x = 990,790.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,790.47/1,148.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.40

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