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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.66, 1,582.05 and 674.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.66, 1,582.05 and 674.37 is: 930.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.66 : 1,582.05 = 674.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.66/1,582.05 = 674.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.66x = 1,582.05 × 674.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.66x = 1,066,887.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,887.06/1,146.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.43

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