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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.28, 2,186.13 and 996.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.28, 2,186.13 and 996.94 is: 1,494.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.28 : 2,186.13 = 996.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.28/2,186.13 = 996.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.28x = 2,186.13 × 996.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.28x = 2,179,440.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,179,440.44/1,458.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.53

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