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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.66, 2,183.50 and 415.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.66, 2,183.50 and 415.66 is: 623.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.66 : 2,183.50 = 415.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.66/2,183.50 = 415.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.66x = 2,183.50 × 415.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.66x = 907,582.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,582.69/1,455.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.49

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