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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.70, 2,183.67 and 415.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.70, 2,183.67 and 415.70 is: 623.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.70 : 2,183.67 = 415.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.70/2,183.67 = 415.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.70x = 2,183.67 × 415.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.70x = 907,751.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,751.62/1,455.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.58

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