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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,748.91, 2,623.37 and 450.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,748.91, 2,623.37 and 450.28 is: 675.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,748.91 : 2,623.37 = 450.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,748.91/2,623.37 = 450.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,748.91x = 2,623.37 × 450.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,748.91x = 1,181,254.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,254.60/1,748.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.42

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