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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.95, 2,185.55 and 416.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.95, 2,185.55 and 416.95 is: 625.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.95 : 2,185.55 = 416.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.95/2,185.55 = 416.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.95x = 2,185.55 × 416.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.95x = 911,265.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,265.07/1,456.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.46

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