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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.45, 1,582.44 and 704.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.45, 1,582.44 and 704.19 is: 971.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.45 : 1,582.44 = 704.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.45/1,582.44 = 704.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.45x = 1,582.44 × 704.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.45x = 1,114,338.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,338.42/1,146.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.99

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