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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.54, 2,186.33 and 613.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.54, 2,186.33 and 613.11 is: 919.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.54 : 2,186.33 = 613.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.54/2,186.33 = 613.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.54x = 2,186.33 × 613.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.54x = 1,340,460.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,460.79/1,457.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.67

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