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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.58, 2,183.13 and 807.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.58, 2,183.13 and 807.90 is: 1,210.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.58 : 2,183.13 = 807.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.58/2,183.13 = 807.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.58x = 2,183.13 × 807.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.58x = 1,763,750.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763,750.73/1,457.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.05

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