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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.54, 2,443.86 and 459.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.54, 2,443.86 and 459.27 is: 688.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.54 : 2,443.86 = 459.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.54/2,443.86 = 459.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.54x = 2,443.86 × 459.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.54x = 1,122,391.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,391.58/1,629.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.78

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