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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.18, 1,581.64 and 674

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.18, 1,581.64 and 674 is: 930.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.18 : 1,581.64 = 674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.18/1,581.64 = 674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.18x = 1,581.64 × 674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.18x = 1,066,025.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,025.36/1,146.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.07

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