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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.44, 1,582.55 and 866.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.44, 1,582.55 and 866.74 is: 1,196.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.44 : 1,582.55 = 866.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.44/1,582.55 = 866.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.44x = 1,582.55 × 866.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.44x = 1,371,659.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,659.39/1,146.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.45

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