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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,817, 2,725.54 and 449

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,817, 2,725.54 and 449 is: 673.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,817 : 2,725.54 = 449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,817/2,725.54 = 449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,817x = 2,725.54 × 449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,817x = 1,223,767.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,767.46/1,817
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.51

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