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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,683.27, 2,524.70 and 450.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,683.27, 2,524.70 and 450.77 is: 676.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,683.27 : 2,524.70 = 450.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,683.27/2,524.70 = 450.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,683.27x = 2,524.70 × 450.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,683.27x = 1,138,063.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,063.08/1,683.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.10

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