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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,819.94, 2,729.91 and 451.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,819.94, 2,729.91 and 451.94 is: 677.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,819.94 : 2,729.91 = 451.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,819.94/2,729.91 = 451.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,819.94x = 2,729.91 × 451.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,819.94x = 1,233,747.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,747.57/1,819.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.91

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