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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.51, 2,175.60 and 410.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.51, 2,175.60 and 410.60 is: 615.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.51 : 2,175.60 = 410.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.51/2,175.60 = 410.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.51x = 2,175.60 × 410.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.51x = 893,301.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,301.36/1,450.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.85

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