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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.06, 1,581.58 and 622.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.06, 1,581.58 and 622.11 is: 858.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.06 : 1,581.58 = 622.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.06/1,581.58 = 622.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.06x = 1,581.58 × 622.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.06x = 983,916.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,916.73/1,146.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.52

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