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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.90, 1,582.71 and 622.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.90, 1,582.71 and 622.93 is: 859.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.90 : 1,582.71 = 622.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.90/1,582.71 = 622.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.90x = 1,582.71 × 622.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.90x = 985,917.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,917.54/1,146.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.64

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