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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.07, 2,431.15 and 450.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.07, 2,431.15 and 450.79 is: 676.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.07 : 2,431.15 = 450.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.07/2,431.15 = 450.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.07x = 2,431.15 × 450.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.07x = 1,095,930.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,930.90/1,621.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.05

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