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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.08, 2,182.72 and 415.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.08, 2,182.72 and 415.16 is: 622.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.08 : 2,182.72 = 415.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.08/2,182.72 = 415.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.08x = 2,182.72 × 415.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.08x = 906,187.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,187.33/1,455.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.78

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