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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.62, 2,187.96 and 534.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.62, 2,187.96 and 534.20 is: 801.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.62 : 2,187.96 = 534.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.62/2,187.96 = 534.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.62x = 2,187.96 × 534.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.62x = 1,168,808.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,808.23/1,458.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.31

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