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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.70, 2,182.17 and 414.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.70, 2,182.17 and 414.70 is: 622.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.70 : 2,182.17 = 414.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.70/2,182.17 = 414.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.70x = 2,182.17 × 414.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.70x = 904,945.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,945.90/1,454.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.08

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