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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.28, 2,185.59 and 417.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.28, 2,185.59 and 417.27 is: 625.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.28 : 2,185.59 = 417.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.28/2,185.59 = 417.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.28x = 2,185.59 × 417.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.28x = 911,981.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,981.14/1,457.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.81

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