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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.66, 2,186.40 and 1,062.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.66, 2,186.40 and 1,062.36 is: 1,592.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.66 : 2,186.40 = 1,062.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.66/2,186.40 = 1,062.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.66x = 2,186.40 × 1,062.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.66x = 2,322,743.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,322,743.90/1,458.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.38

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