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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,682.98, 2,524.70 and 450.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,682.98, 2,524.70 and 450.43 is: 675.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,682.98 : 2,524.70 = 450.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,682.98/2,524.70 = 450.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,682.98x = 2,524.70 × 450.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,682.98x = 1,137,200.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,200.62/1,682.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.71

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