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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.61, 2,183.86 and 1,134.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.61, 2,183.86 and 1,134.61 is: 1,698.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.61 : 2,183.86 = 1,134.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.61/2,183.86 = 1,134.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.61x = 2,183.86 × 1,134.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.61x = 2,477,825.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,477,825.35/1,458.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.76

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