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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.55, 2,181.65 and 414.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.55, 2,181.65 and 414.60 is: 621.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.55 : 2,181.65 = 414.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.55/2,181.65 = 414.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.55x = 2,181.65 × 414.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.55x = 904,510.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,510.02/1,454.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.85

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