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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.27, 2,761.88 and 454.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.27, 2,761.88 and 454.61 is: 681.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.27 : 2,761.88 = 454.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.27/2,761.88 = 454.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.27x = 2,761.88 × 454.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.27x = 1,255,562.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,562.18/1,841.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.90

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