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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.47, 2,183.61 and 415.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.47, 2,183.61 and 415.49 is: 623.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.47 : 2,183.61 = 415.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.47/2,183.61 = 415.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.47x = 2,183.61 × 415.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.47x = 907,268.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,268.12/1,455.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.35

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