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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146, 1,581.48 and 622.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146, 1,581.48 and 622.04 is: 858.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146 : 1,581.48 = 622.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146/1,581.48 = 622.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146x = 1,581.48 × 622.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146x = 983,735.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,735.91/1,146
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.41

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