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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.20, 1,581.75 and 622.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.20, 1,581.75 and 622.23 is: 858.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.20 : 1,581.75 = 622.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.20/1,581.75 = 622.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.20x = 1,581.75 × 622.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.20x = 984,212.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,212.30/1,146.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.68

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