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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.89, 1,582.85 and 674.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.89, 1,582.85 and 674.96 is: 931.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.89 : 1,582.85 = 674.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.89/1,582.85 = 674.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.89x = 1,582.85 × 674.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.89x = 1,068,354.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,354.21/1,146.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.52

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