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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.67, 1,582.36 and 698.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.67, 1,582.36 and 698.95 is: 964.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.67 : 1,582.36 = 698.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.67/1,582.36 = 698.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.67x = 1,582.36 × 698.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.67x = 1,105,990.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,990.52/1,146.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.52

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