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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.04, 2,626.63 and 452.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.04, 2,626.63 and 452.51 is: 678.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.04 : 2,626.63 = 452.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.04/2,626.63 = 452.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.04x = 2,626.63 × 452.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.04x = 1,188,571.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,571.93/1,751.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.78

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