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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.19, 2,179.47 and 413.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.19, 2,179.47 and 413.17 is: 619.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.19 : 2,179.47 = 413.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.19/2,179.47 = 413.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.19x = 2,179.47 × 413.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.19x = 900,491.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,491.62/1,453.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.67

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