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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.96, 1,582.76 and 622.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.96, 1,582.76 and 622.98 is: 859.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.96 : 1,582.76 = 622.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.96/1,582.76 = 622.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.96x = 1,582.76 × 622.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.96x = 986,024.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,024.71/1,146.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.69

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