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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.56, 1,582.36 and 959.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.56, 1,582.36 and 959.72 is: 1,324.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.56 : 1,582.36 = 959.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.56/1,582.36 = 959.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.56x = 1,582.36 × 959.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.56x = 1,518,622.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,622.54/1,146.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.50

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