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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.52, 2,183.30 and 429.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.52, 2,183.30 and 429.52 is: 644.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.52 : 2,183.30 = 429.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.52/2,183.30 = 429.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.52x = 2,183.30 × 429.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.52x = 937,771.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,771.02/1,455.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.29

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