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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.79, 2,433.87 and 452.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.79, 2,433.87 and 452.54 is: 678.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.79 : 2,433.87 = 452.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.79/2,433.87 = 452.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.79x = 2,433.87 × 452.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.79x = 1,101,429.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,429.61/1,622.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.73

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