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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.40, 2,182.92 and 415.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.40, 2,182.92 and 415.48 is: 623.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.40 : 2,182.92 = 415.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.40/2,182.92 = 415.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.40x = 2,182.92 × 415.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.40x = 906,959.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,959.60/1,455.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.17

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