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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.57, 1,582.18 and 674.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.57, 1,582.18 and 674.49 is: 930.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.57 : 1,582.18 = 674.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.57/1,582.18 = 674.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.57x = 1,582.18 × 674.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.57x = 1,067,153.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,153.30/1,146.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.74

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