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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.61, 2,187.81 and 362.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.61, 2,187.81 and 362.98 is: 544.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.61 : 2,187.81 = 362.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.61/2,187.81 = 362.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.61x = 2,187.81 × 362.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.61x = 794,134.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,134.01/1,458.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.45

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