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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.30, 2,031.49 and 417.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.30, 2,031.49 and 417.27 is: 625.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.30 : 2,031.49 = 417.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.30/2,031.49 = 417.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.30x = 2,031.49 × 417.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.30x = 847,675.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,675.37/1,354.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.91

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