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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.42, 2,183.58 and 1,134.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.42, 2,183.58 and 1,134.42 is: 1,698.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.42 : 2,183.58 = 1,134.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.42/2,183.58 = 1,134.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.42x = 2,183.58 × 1,134.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.42x = 2,477,096.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,477,096.82/1,458.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.48

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