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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.42, 1,582.04 and 622.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.42, 1,582.04 and 622.44 is: 858.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.42 : 1,582.04 = 622.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.42/1,582.04 = 622.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.42x = 1,582.04 × 622.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.42x = 984,726.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,726.53/1,146.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.96

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