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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.54, 1,581.90 and 674.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.54, 1,581.90 and 674.28 is: 930.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.54 : 1,581.90 = 674.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.54/1,581.90 = 674.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.54x = 1,581.90 × 674.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.54x = 1,066,643.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,643.53/1,146.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.32

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