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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,612.88, 2,223.80 and 1,146.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,612.88, 2,223.80 and 1,146.32 is: 1,580.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,612.88 : 2,223.80 = 1,146.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,612.88/2,223.80 = 1,146.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,612.88x = 2,223.80 × 1,146.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,612.88x = 2,549,186.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,549,186.42/1,612.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.52

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