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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.66, 2,186.46 and 362.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.66, 2,186.46 and 362.04 is: 543.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.66 : 2,186.46 = 362.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.66/2,186.46 = 362.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.66x = 2,186.46 × 362.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.66x = 791,585.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,585.98/1,457.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.05

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