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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.51, 2,186.19 and 756.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.51, 2,186.19 and 756.03 is: 1,133.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.51 : 2,186.19 = 756.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.51/2,186.19 = 756.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.51x = 2,186.19 × 756.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.51x = 1,652,833.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,833.42/1,458.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.24

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