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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.30, 2,185.62 and 417.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.30, 2,185.62 and 417.28 is: 625.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.30 : 2,185.62 = 417.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.30/2,185.62 = 417.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.30x = 2,185.62 × 417.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.30x = 912,015.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,015.51/1,457.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.83

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