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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.48, 2,183.82 and 1,150.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.48, 2,183.82 and 1,150.92 is: 1,723.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.48 : 2,183.82 = 1,150.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.48/2,183.82 = 1,150.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.48x = 2,183.82 × 1,150.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.48x = 2,513,402.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,513,402.11/1,458.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.30

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