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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.55, 2,182.99 and 415.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.55, 2,182.99 and 415.53 is: 623.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.55 : 2,182.99 = 415.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.55/2,182.99 = 415.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.55x = 2,182.99 × 415.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.55x = 907,097.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,097.83/1,455.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.20

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