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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.51, 2,183.37 and 415.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.51, 2,183.37 and 415.61 is: 623.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.51 : 2,183.37 = 415.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.51/2,183.37 = 415.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.51x = 2,183.37 × 415.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.51x = 907,417.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,417.41/1,455.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.44

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