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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.95, 1,583.13 and 704.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.95, 1,583.13 and 704.69 is: 972.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.95 : 1,583.13 = 704.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.95/1,583.13 = 704.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.95x = 1,583.13 × 704.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.95x = 1,115,615.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,615.88/1,146.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.68

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