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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.58, 1,887.62 and 1,146.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.58, 1,887.62 and 1,146.66 is: 1,583.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.58 : 1,887.62 = 1,146.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.58/1,887.62 = 1,146.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.58x = 1,887.62 × 1,146.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.58x = 2,164,452.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,164,452.62/1,366.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.85

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