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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,748.79, 2,623.19 and 450.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,748.79, 2,623.19 and 450.23 is: 675.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,748.79 : 2,623.19 = 450.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,748.79/2,623.19 = 450.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,748.79x = 2,623.19 × 450.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,748.79x = 1,181,023.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,023.47/1,748.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.34

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