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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.89, 2,180.64 and 413.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.89, 2,180.64 and 413.98 is: 620.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.89 : 2,180.64 = 413.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.89/2,180.64 = 413.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.89x = 2,180.64 × 413.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.89x = 902,741.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,741.35/1,453.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.91

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