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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.49, 2,190.78 and 1,181.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.49, 2,190.78 and 1,181.17 is: 1,774.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.49 : 2,190.78 = 1,181.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.49/2,190.78 = 1,181.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.49x = 2,190.78 × 1,181.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.49x = 2,587,683.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,587,683.61/1,458.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,774.22

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