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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.48, 2,186.18 and 361.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.48, 2,186.18 and 361.82 is: 542.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.48 : 2,186.18 = 361.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.48/2,186.18 = 361.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.48x = 2,186.18 × 361.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.48x = 791,003.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,003.65/1,457.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.72

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