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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.18, 1,581.72 and 622.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.18, 1,581.72 and 622.20 is: 858.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.18 : 1,581.72 = 622.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.18/1,581.72 = 622.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.18x = 1,581.72 × 622.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.18x = 984,146.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,146.18/1,146.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.63

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