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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.73, 2,103.57 and 415.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.73, 2,103.57 and 415.22 is: 622.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.73 : 2,103.57 = 415.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.73/2,103.57 = 415.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.73x = 2,103.57 × 415.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.73x = 873,444.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,444.34/1,402.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.67

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