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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.46, 1,582.13 and 622.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.46, 1,582.13 and 622.49 is: 859.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.46 : 1,582.13 = 622.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.46/1,582.13 = 622.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.46x = 1,582.13 × 622.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.46x = 984,860.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,860.10/1,146.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.05

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