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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.57, 1,582.68 and 674.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.57, 1,582.68 and 674.64 is: 931.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.57 : 1,582.68 = 674.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.57/1,582.68 = 674.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.57x = 1,582.68 × 674.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.57x = 1,067,739.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,739.24/1,146.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.25

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