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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,817.63, 2,726.44 and 449.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,817.63, 2,726.44 and 449.63 is: 674.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,817.63 : 2,726.44 = 449.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,817.63/2,726.44 = 449.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,817.63x = 2,726.44 × 449.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,817.63x = 1,225,874.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,874.46/1,817.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.44

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