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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.44, 1,580.64 and 936.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.44, 1,580.64 and 936.39 is: 1,291.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.44 : 1,580.64 = 936.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.44/1,580.64 = 936.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.44x = 1,580.64 × 936.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.44x = 1,480,095.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,095.49/1,146.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.04

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