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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.26, 2,182.55 and 415.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.26, 2,182.55 and 415.37 is: 622.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.26 : 2,182.55 = 415.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.26/2,182.55 = 415.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.26x = 2,182.55 × 415.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.26x = 906,565.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,565.79/1,455.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.96

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