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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.55, 1,582.20 and 674.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.55, 1,582.20 and 674.43 is: 930.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.55 : 1,582.20 = 674.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.55/1,582.20 = 674.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.55x = 1,582.20 × 674.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.55x = 1,067,083.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,083.15/1,146.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.69

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