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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.64, 1,582.36 and 622.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.64, 1,582.36 and 622.67 is: 859.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.64 : 1,582.36 = 622.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.64/1,582.36 = 622.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.64x = 1,582.36 × 622.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.64x = 985,278.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,278.63/1,146.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.28

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