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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.96, 1,585.52 and 624.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.96, 1,585.52 and 624.99 is: 862.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.96 : 1,585.52 = 624.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.96/1,585.52 = 624.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.96x = 1,585.52 × 624.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.96x = 990,941.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,941.65/1,148.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.47

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