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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.23, 2,184.39 and 416.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.23, 2,184.39 and 416.33 is: 624.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.23 : 2,184.39 = 416.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.23/2,184.39 = 416.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.23x = 2,184.39 × 416.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.23x = 909,424.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,424.36/1,456.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.50

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