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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.50, 2,182.28 and 908.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.50, 2,182.28 and 908.11 is: 1,358.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.50 : 2,182.28 = 908.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.50/2,182.28 = 908.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.50x = 2,182.28 × 908.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.50x = 1,981,739.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981,739.38/1,458.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.75

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