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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.94, 2,181.04 and 413.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.94, 2,181.04 and 413.95 is: 620.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.94 : 2,181.04 = 413.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.94/2,181.04 = 413.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.94x = 2,181.04 × 413.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.94x = 902,841.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,841.51/1,453.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.96

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