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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.16, 2,186.08 and 417.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.16, 2,186.08 and 417.17 is: 625.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.16 : 2,186.08 = 417.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.16/2,186.08 = 417.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.16x = 2,186.08 × 417.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.16x = 911,966.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,966.99/1,457.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.85

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