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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.81, 1,582.64 and 622.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.81, 1,582.64 and 622.88 is: 859.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.81 : 1,582.64 = 622.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.81/1,582.64 = 622.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.81x = 1,582.64 × 622.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.81x = 985,794.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,794.80/1,146.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.60

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