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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.98, 2,183.70 and 415.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.98, 2,183.70 and 415.76 is: 623.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.98 : 2,183.70 = 415.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.98/2,183.70 = 415.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.98x = 2,183.70 × 415.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.98x = 907,895.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,895.11/1,455.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.56

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