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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,749.41, 2,624.12 and 450.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,749.41, 2,624.12 and 450.88 is: 676.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,749.41 : 2,624.12 = 450.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,749.41/2,624.12 = 450.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,749.41x = 2,624.12 × 450.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,749.41x = 1,183,162.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,162.49/1,749.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.32

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