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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.56, 2,181.68 and 414.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.56, 2,181.68 and 414.49 is: 621.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.56 : 2,181.68 = 414.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.56/2,181.68 = 414.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.56x = 2,181.68 × 414.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.56x = 904,291.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,291.13/1,454.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.70

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