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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.52, 2,181.74 and 358.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.52, 2,181.74 and 358.88 is: 538.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.52 : 2,181.74 = 358.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.52/2,181.74 = 358.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.52x = 2,181.74 × 358.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.52x = 782,982.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,982.85/1,454.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.31

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