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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.95, 1,582.35 and 674.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.95, 1,582.35 and 674.86 is: 931.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.95 : 1,582.35 = 674.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.95/1,582.35 = 674.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.95x = 1,582.35 × 674.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.95x = 1,067,864.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,864.72/1,146.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.05

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