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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620.60, 2,430.90 and 450.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620.60, 2,430.90 and 450.60 is: 675.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620.60 : 2,430.90 = 450.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620.60/2,430.90 = 450.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620.60x = 2,430.90 × 450.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620.60x = 1,095,363.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,363.54/1,620.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.90

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