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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.38, 1,580.48 and 911.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.38, 1,580.48 and 911.11 is: 1,256.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.38 : 1,580.48 = 911.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.38/1,580.48 = 911.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.38x = 1,580.48 × 911.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.38x = 1,439,992.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,992.81/1,146.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.12

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