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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.28, 2,187.63 and 533.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.28, 2,187.63 and 533.62 is: 800.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.28 : 2,187.63 = 533.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.28/2,187.63 = 533.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.28x = 2,187.63 × 533.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.28x = 1,167,363.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,363.12/1,458.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.51

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