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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,682.49, 2,523.55 and 450.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,682.49, 2,523.55 and 450.01 is: 674.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,682.49 : 2,523.55 = 450.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,682.49/2,523.55 = 450.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,682.49x = 2,523.55 × 450.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,682.49x = 1,135,615.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,615.30/1,682.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.96

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