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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.81, 2,182.58 and 414.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.81, 2,182.58 and 414.83 is: 622.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.81 : 2,182.58 = 414.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.81/2,182.58 = 414.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.81x = 2,182.58 × 414.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.81x = 905,392.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,392.98/1,454.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.34

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