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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.84, 2,186.95 and 581.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.84, 2,186.95 and 581.95 is: 872.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.84 : 2,186.95 = 581.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.84/2,186.95 = 581.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.84x = 2,186.95 × 581.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.84x = 1,272,695.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,695.55/1,458.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.40

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