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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.45, 2,186.96 and 533.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.45, 2,186.96 and 533.97 is: 800.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.45 : 2,186.96 = 533.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.45/2,186.96 = 533.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.45x = 2,186.96 × 533.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.45x = 1,167,768.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,768.36/1,458.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.69

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