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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.54, 2,181.77 and 358.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.54, 2,181.77 and 358.92 is: 538.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.54 : 2,181.77 = 358.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.54/2,181.77 = 358.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.54x = 2,181.77 × 358.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.54x = 783,080.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,080.89/1,454.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.37

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