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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,683.07, 2,524.57 and 450.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,683.07, 2,524.57 and 450.48 is: 675.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,683.07 : 2,524.57 = 450.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,683.07/2,524.57 = 450.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,683.07x = 2,524.57 × 450.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,683.07x = 1,137,261.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,261.59/1,683.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.71

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