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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.22, 1,581.78 and 622.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.22, 1,581.78 and 622.25 is: 858.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.22 : 1,581.78 = 622.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.22/1,581.78 = 622.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.22x = 1,581.78 × 622.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.22x = 984,259.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,259.49/1,146.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.70

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