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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.31, 1,581.91 and 622.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.31, 1,581.91 and 622.34 is: 858.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.31 : 1,581.91 = 622.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.31/1,581.91 = 622.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.31x = 1,581.91 × 622.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.31x = 984,485.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,485.87/1,146.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.83

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