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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.03, 1,581.53 and 622.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.03, 1,581.53 and 622.07 is: 858.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.03 : 1,581.53 = 622.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.03/1,581.53 = 622.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.03x = 1,581.53 × 622.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.03x = 983,811.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,811.35/1,146.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.45

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