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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,749.78, 2,624.66 and 451.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,749.78, 2,624.66 and 451.24 is: 676.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,749.78 : 2,624.66 = 451.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,749.78/2,624.66 = 451.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,749.78x = 2,624.66 × 451.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,749.78x = 1,184,351.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,351.58/1,749.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.86

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