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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,748.97, 2,623.48 and 450.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,748.97, 2,623.48 and 450.44 is: 675.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,748.97 : 2,623.48 = 450.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,748.97/2,623.48 = 450.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,748.97x = 2,623.48 × 450.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,748.97x = 1,181,720.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,720.33/1,748.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.67

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