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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.12, 1,418.10 and 581.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.12, 1,418.10 and 581.17 is: 871.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.12 : 1,418.10 = 581.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.12/1,418.10 = 581.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.12x = 1,418.10 × 581.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.12x = 824,157.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,157.18/946.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.09

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