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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.42, 2,187.96 and 484.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.42, 2,187.96 and 484.56 is: 726.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.42 : 2,187.96 = 484.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.42/2,187.96 = 484.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.42x = 2,187.96 × 484.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.42x = 1,060,197.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,197.90/1,458.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.95

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