Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,772.10, 2,658 and 455.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,772.10, 2,658 and 455.84 is: 683.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,772.10 : 2,658 = 455.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,772.10/2,658 = 455.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,772.10x = 2,658 × 455.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,772.10x = 1,211,622.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,211,622.72/1,772.10 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 683.72
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