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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.15, 2,186.13 and 687.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.15, 2,186.13 and 687.75 is: 1,031.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.15 : 2,186.13 = 687.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.15/2,186.13 = 687.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.15x = 2,186.13 × 687.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.15x = 1,503,510.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,510.91/1,458.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.11

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