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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.12, 1,581.64 and 622.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.12, 1,581.64 and 622.15 is: 858.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.12 : 1,581.64 = 622.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.12/1,581.64 = 622.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.12x = 1,581.64 × 622.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.12x = 984,017.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,017.33/1,146.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.56

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