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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.23, 2,185.89 and 417.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.23, 2,185.89 and 417.33 is: 626.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.23 : 2,185.89 = 417.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.23/2,185.89 = 417.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.23x = 2,185.89 × 417.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.23x = 912,237.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,237.47/1,457.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.01

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