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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.68, 1,582.44 and 622.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.68, 1,582.44 and 622.74 is: 859.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.68 : 1,582.44 = 622.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.68/1,582.44 = 622.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.68x = 1,582.44 × 622.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.68x = 985,448.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,448.69/1,146.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.39

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