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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.48, 2,188.80 and 765.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.48, 2,188.80 and 765.32 is: 1,148.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.48 : 2,188.80 = 765.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.48/2,188.80 = 765.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.48x = 2,188.80 × 765.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.48x = 1,675,132.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,132.42/1,458.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.55

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