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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.88, 2,186.58 and 418.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.88, 2,186.58 and 418.02 is: 626.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.88 : 2,186.58 = 418.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.88/2,186.58 = 418.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.88x = 2,186.58 × 418.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.88x = 914,034.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,034.17/1,457.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.96

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