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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.72, 2,762.59 and 455.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.72, 2,762.59 and 455.09 is: 682.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.72 : 2,762.59 = 455.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.72/2,762.59 = 455.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.72x = 2,762.59 × 455.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.72x = 1,257,227.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,227.08/1,841.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.64

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