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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.10, 2,184.05 and 416.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.10, 2,184.05 and 416.12 is: 624.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.10 : 2,184.05 = 416.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.10/2,184.05 = 416.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.10x = 2,184.05 × 416.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.10x = 908,826.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,826.89/1,456.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.15

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