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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.89, 1,582.77 and 705.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.89, 1,582.77 and 705.26 is: 973.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.89 : 1,582.77 = 705.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.89/1,582.77 = 705.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.89x = 1,582.77 × 705.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.89x = 1,116,264.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,264.37/1,146.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.30

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