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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.40, 1,582.04 and 674.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.40, 1,582.04 and 674.32 is: 930.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.40 : 1,582.04 = 674.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.40/1,582.04 = 674.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.40x = 1,582.04 × 674.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.40x = 1,066,793.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,793.30/1,146.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.56

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