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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,683.58, 2,525.35 and 450.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,683.58, 2,525.35 and 450.96 is: 676.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,683.58 : 2,525.35 = 450.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,683.58/2,525.35 = 450.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,683.58x = 2,525.35 × 450.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,683.58x = 1,138,831.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,831.84/1,683.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.43

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