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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.49, 2,181.71 and 358.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.49, 2,181.71 and 358.86 is: 538.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.49 : 2,181.71 = 358.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.49/2,181.71 = 358.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.49x = 2,181.71 × 358.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.49x = 782,928.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,928.45/1,454.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.28

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