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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.83, 2,444.74 and 459.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.83, 2,444.74 and 459.83 is: 689.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.83 : 2,444.74 = 459.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.83/2,444.74 = 459.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.83x = 2,444.74 × 459.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.83x = 1,124,156.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,156.00/1,629.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.74

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