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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.85, 2,186.47 and 533.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.85, 2,186.47 and 533.85 is: 800.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.85 : 2,186.47 = 533.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.85/2,186.47 = 533.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.85x = 2,186.47 × 533.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.85x = 1,167,247.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,247.01/1,457.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.66

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