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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.24, 2,013.08 and 935.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.24, 2,013.08 and 935.16 is: 1,290.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.24 : 2,013.08 = 935.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.24/2,013.08 = 935.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.24x = 2,013.08 × 935.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.24x = 1,882,551.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,551.89/1,458.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.98

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