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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.52, 1,582.19 and 622.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.52, 1,582.19 and 622.55 is: 859.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.52 : 1,582.19 = 622.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.52/1,582.19 = 622.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.52x = 1,582.19 × 622.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.52x = 984,995.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,995.56/1,146.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.12

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