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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.61, 1,582.33 and 622.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.61, 1,582.33 and 622.64 is: 859.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.61 : 1,582.33 = 622.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.61/1,582.33 = 622.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.61x = 1,582.33 × 622.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.61x = 985,226.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,226.69/1,146.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.25

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