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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.02, 2,181.02 and 358.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.02, 2,181.02 and 358.36 is: 537.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.02 : 2,181.02 = 358.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.02/2,181.02 = 358.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.02x = 2,181.02 × 358.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.02x = 781,590.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,590.33/1,454.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.54

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