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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.74, 2,186.17 and 533.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.74, 2,186.17 and 533.43 is: 799.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.74 : 2,186.17 = 533.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.74/2,186.17 = 533.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.74x = 2,186.17 × 533.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.74x = 1,166,167.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,167.33/1,458.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.43

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