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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.43, 1,582.07 and 622.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.43, 1,582.07 and 622.46 is: 858.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.43 : 1,582.07 = 622.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.43/1,582.07 = 622.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.43x = 1,582.07 × 622.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.43x = 984,768.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,768.94/1,146.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.99

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