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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.11, 2,181.09 and 358.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.11, 2,181.09 and 358.41 is: 537.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.11 : 2,181.09 = 358.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.11/2,181.09 = 358.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.11x = 2,181.09 × 358.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.11x = 781,724.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,724.47/1,454.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.60

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