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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.64, 1,582.40 and 649.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.64, 1,582.40 and 649.36 is: 896.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.64 : 1,582.40 = 649.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.64/1,582.40 = 649.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.64x = 1,582.40 × 649.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.64x = 1,027,547.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,547.26/1,146.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.14

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