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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.58, 2,181.71 and 428.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.58, 2,181.71 and 428.50 is: 642.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.58 : 2,181.71 = 428.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.58/2,181.71 = 428.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.58x = 2,181.71 × 428.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.58x = 934,862.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,862.74/1,454.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.70

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