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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.96, 2,187.63 and 484.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.96, 2,187.63 and 484.53 is: 726.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.96 : 2,187.63 = 484.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.96/2,187.63 = 484.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.96x = 2,187.63 × 484.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.96x = 1,059,972.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,972.36/1,458.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.53

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