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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.62, 1,582.32 and 622.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.62, 1,582.32 and 622.65 is: 859.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.62 : 1,582.32 = 622.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.62/1,582.32 = 622.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.62x = 1,582.32 × 622.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.62x = 985,231.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,231.55/1,146.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.25

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