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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.31, 2,187.23 and 534.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.31, 2,187.23 and 534.30 is: 801.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.31 : 2,187.23 = 534.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.31/2,187.23 = 534.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.31x = 2,187.23 × 534.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.31x = 1,168,634.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,634.32/1,458.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.36

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