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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.17, 1,581.72 and 622.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.17, 1,581.72 and 622.21 is: 858.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.17 : 1,581.72 = 622.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.17/1,581.72 = 622.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.17x = 1,581.72 × 622.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.17x = 984,162.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,162.00/1,146.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.65

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