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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.12, 2,187.78 and 808.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.12, 2,187.78 and 808.08 is: 1,212.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.12 : 2,187.78 = 808.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.12/2,187.78 = 808.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.12x = 2,187.78 × 808.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.12x = 1,767,901.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,901.26/1,458.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.45

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