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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.38, 2,185.95 and 533.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.38, 2,185.95 and 533.18 is: 799.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.38 : 2,185.95 = 533.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.38/2,185.95 = 533.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.38x = 2,185.95 × 533.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.38x = 1,165,504.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,504.82/1,458.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.18

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