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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.76, 2,182.24 and 414.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.76, 2,182.24 and 414.86 is: 622.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.76 : 2,182.24 = 414.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.76/2,182.24 = 414.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.76x = 2,182.24 × 414.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.76x = 905,313.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,313.69/1,454.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.31

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