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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.51, 1,582.17 and 622.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.51, 1,582.17 and 622.54 is: 859.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.51 : 1,582.17 = 622.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.51/1,582.17 = 622.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.51x = 1,582.17 × 622.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.51x = 984,964.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,964.11/1,146.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.10

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