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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,766.94, 2,650.23 and 450.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,766.94, 2,650.23 and 450.70 is: 676.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,766.94 : 2,650.23 = 450.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,766.94/2,650.23 = 450.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,766.94x = 2,650.23 × 450.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,766.94x = 1,194,458.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,458.66/1,766.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.00

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