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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,748.94, 2,623.35 and 450.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,748.94, 2,623.35 and 450.42 is: 675.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,748.94 : 2,623.35 = 450.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,748.94/2,623.35 = 450.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,748.94x = 2,623.35 × 450.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,748.94x = 1,181,609.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,609.31/1,748.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.61

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