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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.63, 1,582.45 and 649.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.63, 1,582.45 and 649.36 is: 896.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.63 : 1,582.45 = 649.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.63/1,582.45 = 649.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.63x = 1,582.45 × 649.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.63x = 1,027,568.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,568.57/1,146.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.16

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