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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.16, 1,581.68 and 648.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.16, 1,581.68 and 648.80 is: 895.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.16 : 1,581.68 = 648.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.16/1,581.68 = 648.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.16x = 1,581.68 × 648.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.16x = 1,026,187.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,187.70/1,146.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.33

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