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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.43, 2,179.81 and 413.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.43, 2,179.81 and 413.40 is: 620.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.43 : 2,179.81 = 413.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.43/2,179.81 = 413.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.43x = 2,179.81 × 413.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.43x = 901,140.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,140.59/1,453.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.01

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