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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.55, 2,183.00 and 415.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.55, 2,183.00 and 415.54 is: 623.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.55 : 2,183.00 = 415.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.55/2,183.00 = 415.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.55x = 2,183.00 × 415.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.55x = 907,110.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,110.83/1,455.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.21

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