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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.92, 1,585.51 and 624.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.92, 1,585.51 and 624.95 is: 862.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.92 : 1,585.51 = 624.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.92/1,585.51 = 624.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.92x = 1,585.51 × 624.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.92x = 990,864.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,864.47/1,148.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.43

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