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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.47, 1,580.65 and 936.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.47, 1,580.65 and 936.44 is: 1,291.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.47 : 1,580.65 = 936.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.47/1,580.65 = 936.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.47x = 1,580.65 × 936.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.47x = 1,480,183.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,183.89/1,146.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.08

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