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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.98, 2,188.44 and 363.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.98, 2,188.44 and 363.36 is: 545.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.98 : 2,188.44 = 363.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.98/2,188.44 = 363.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.98x = 2,188.44 × 363.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.98x = 795,184.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,184.71/1,458.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.03

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