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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.53, 2,186.63 and 533.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.53, 2,186.63 and 533.09 is: 799.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.53 : 2,186.63 = 533.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.53/2,186.63 = 533.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.53x = 2,186.63 × 533.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.53x = 1,165,670.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,670.59/1,457.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.76

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