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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.54, 2,011.77 and 1,164.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.54, 2,011.77 and 1,164.51 is: 1,606.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.54 : 2,011.77 = 1,164.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.54/2,011.77 = 1,164.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.54x = 2,011.77 × 1,164.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.54x = 2,342,726.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,726.28/1,458.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.21

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