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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.10, 2,187.16 and 418.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.10, 2,187.16 and 418.24 is: 627.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.10 : 2,187.16 = 418.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.10/2,187.16 = 418.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.10x = 2,187.16 × 418.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.10x = 914,757.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,757.80/1,458.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.36

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