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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.14, 2,190.51 and 843.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.14, 2,190.51 and 843.35 is: 1,266.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.14 : 2,190.51 = 843.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.14/2,190.51 = 843.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.14x = 2,190.51 × 843.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.14x = 1,847,355.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,847,355.66/1,458.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.93

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