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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.15, 1,716.46 and 658.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.15, 1,716.46 and 658.26 is: 985.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.15 : 1,716.46 = 658.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.15/1,716.46 = 658.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.15x = 1,716.46 × 658.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.15x = 1,129,875.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,875.31/1,146.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.80

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