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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.66, 2,186.49 and 417.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.66, 2,186.49 and 417.68 is: 626.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.66 : 2,186.49 = 417.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.66/2,186.49 = 417.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.66x = 2,186.49 × 417.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.66x = 913,242.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,242.21/1,457.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.51

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