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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.51, 2,186.24 and 361.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.51, 2,186.24 and 361.86 is: 542.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.51 : 2,186.24 = 361.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.51/2,186.24 = 361.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.51x = 2,186.24 × 361.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.51x = 791,111.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,111.00/1,457.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.78

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