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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,686.98, 2,530.45 and 454.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,686.98, 2,530.45 and 454.28 is: 681.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,686.98 : 2,530.45 = 454.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,686.98/2,530.45 = 454.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,686.98x = 2,530.45 × 454.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,686.98x = 1,149,538.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,538.02/1,686.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.42

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