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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,748.84, 2,623.42 and 450.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,748.84, 2,623.42 and 450.31 is: 675.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,748.84 : 2,623.42 = 450.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,748.84/2,623.42 = 450.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,748.84x = 2,623.42 × 450.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,748.84x = 1,181,352.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,352.26/1,748.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.51

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