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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.78, 2,186.69 and 728.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.78, 2,186.69 and 728.70 is: 1,092.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.78 : 2,186.69 = 728.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.78/2,186.69 = 728.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.78x = 2,186.69 × 728.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.78x = 1,593,437.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,437.36/1,458.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.31

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