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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.19, 2,183.97 and 416.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.19, 2,183.97 and 416.18 is: 624.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.19 : 2,183.97 = 416.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.19/2,183.97 = 416.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.19x = 2,183.97 × 416.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.19x = 908,924.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,924.63/1,456.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.18

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