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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.66, 2,732.49 and 453.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.66, 2,732.49 and 453.66 is: 680.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.66 : 2,732.49 = 453.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.66/2,732.49 = 453.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.66x = 2,732.49 × 453.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.66x = 1,239,605.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,605.48/1,821.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.48

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