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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.65, 1,582.45 and 642.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.65, 1,582.45 and 642.55 is: 886.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.65 : 1,582.45 = 642.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.65/1,582.45 = 642.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.65x = 1,582.45 × 642.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.65x = 1,016,803.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,803.25/1,146.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.76

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