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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.22, 2,181.35 and 414.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.22, 2,181.35 and 414.23 is: 621.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.22 : 2,181.35 = 414.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.22/2,181.35 = 414.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.22x = 2,181.35 × 414.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.22x = 903,567.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,567.63/1,454.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.34

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