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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.03, 1,581.44 and 648.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.03, 1,581.44 and 648.73 is: 895.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.03 : 1,581.44 = 648.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.03/1,581.44 = 648.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.03x = 1,581.44 × 648.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.03x = 1,025,925.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,925.24/1,146.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.20

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