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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.48, 1,582.02 and 674.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.48, 1,582.02 and 674.52 is: 930.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.48 : 1,582.02 = 674.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.48/1,582.02 = 674.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.48x = 1,582.02 × 674.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.48x = 1,067,104.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,104.13/1,146.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.77

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