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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.50, 2,179.91 and 413.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.50, 2,179.91 and 413.48 is: 620.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.50 : 2,179.91 = 413.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.50/2,179.91 = 413.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.50x = 2,179.91 × 413.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.50x = 901,338.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,338.29/1,453.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.12

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