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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.48, 2,182.57 and 910.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.48, 2,182.57 and 910.92 is: 1,363.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.48 : 2,182.57 = 910.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.48/2,182.57 = 910.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.48x = 2,182.57 × 910.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.48x = 1,988,146.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,988,146.66/1,458.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.16

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