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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.07, 1,906.80 and 1,146.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.07, 1,906.80 and 1,146.13 is: 1,580.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.07 : 1,906.80 = 1,146.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.07/1,906.80 = 1,146.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.07x = 1,906.80 × 1,146.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.07x = 2,185,440.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,185,440.68/1,383.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.14

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