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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.98, 1,582.70 and 675.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.98, 1,582.70 and 675.02 is: 931.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.98 : 1,582.70 = 675.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.98/1,582.70 = 675.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.98x = 1,582.70 × 675.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.98x = 1,068,354.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,354.15/1,146.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.45

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