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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.70, 2,185.17 and 416.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.70, 2,185.17 and 416.70 is: 625.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.70 : 2,185.17 = 416.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.70/2,185.17 = 416.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.70x = 2,185.17 × 416.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.70x = 910,560.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,560.34/1,456.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.08

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