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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.44, 1,582.26 and 773.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.44, 1,582.26 and 773.96 is: 1,068.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.44 : 1,582.26 = 773.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.44/1,582.26 = 773.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.44x = 1,582.26 × 773.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.44x = 1,224,605.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,605.95/1,146.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.18

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