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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.40, 2,179.88 and 413.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.40, 2,179.88 and 413.48 is: 620.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.40 : 2,179.88 = 413.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.40/2,179.88 = 413.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.40x = 2,179.88 × 413.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.40x = 901,336.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,336.78/1,453.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.16

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