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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.13, 1,581.65 and 622.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.13, 1,581.65 and 622.16 is: 858.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.13 : 1,581.65 = 622.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.13/1,581.65 = 622.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.13x = 1,581.65 × 622.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.13x = 984,039.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,039.36/1,146.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.58

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