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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.44, 2,013.40 and 1,134.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.44, 2,013.40 and 1,134.34 is: 1,565.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.44 : 2,013.40 = 1,134.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.44/2,013.40 = 1,134.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.44x = 2,013.40 × 1,134.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.44x = 2,283,880.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283,880.16/1,458.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.97

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