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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.35, 2,732.01 and 453.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.35, 2,732.01 and 453.35 is: 680.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.35 : 2,732.01 = 453.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.35/2,732.01 = 453.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.35x = 2,732.01 × 453.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.35x = 1,238,556.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,556.73/1,821.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.02

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