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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.09, 2,181.15 and 414.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.09, 2,181.15 and 414.09 is: 621.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.09 : 2,181.15 = 414.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.09/2,181.15 = 414.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.09x = 2,181.15 × 414.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.09x = 903,192.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,192.40/1,454.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.14

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