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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.16, 1,592.70 and 1,134.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.16, 1,592.70 and 1,134.32 is: 1,576.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.16 : 1,592.70 = 1,134.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.16/1,592.70 = 1,134.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.16x = 1,592.70 × 1,134.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.16x = 1,806,631.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,631.46/1,146.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.25

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