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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.98, 1,581.46 and 622.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.98, 1,581.46 and 622.02 is: 858.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.98 : 1,581.46 = 622.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.98/1,581.46 = 622.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.98x = 1,581.46 × 622.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.98x = 983,699.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,699.75/1,145.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.39

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