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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,836.81, 2,755.26 and 450.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,836.81, 2,755.26 and 450.14 is: 675.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,836.81 : 2,755.26 = 450.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,836.81/2,755.26 = 450.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,836.81x = 2,755.26 × 450.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,836.81x = 1,240,238.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,238.96/1,836.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.21

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