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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,749.29, 2,623.95 and 450.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,749.29, 2,623.95 and 450.71 is: 676.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,749.29 : 2,623.95 = 450.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,749.29/2,623.95 = 450.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,749.29x = 2,623.95 × 450.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,749.29x = 1,182,640.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,640.50/1,749.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.07

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