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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.51, 1,582.09 and 674.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.51, 1,582.09 and 674.42 is: 930.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.51 : 1,582.09 = 674.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.51/1,582.09 = 674.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.51x = 1,582.09 × 674.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.51x = 1,066,993.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,993.14/1,146.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.65

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