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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.69, 1,582.54 and 649.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.69, 1,582.54 and 649.35 is: 896.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.69 : 1,582.54 = 649.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.69/1,582.54 = 649.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.69x = 1,582.54 × 649.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.69x = 1,027,620.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,620.73/1,146.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.16

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